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Is it breast cancer, fibrocystic mastopathy or benign nodules?

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Breast screening aims at early diagnosis and prompt treatment and therefore improves prognosis and outcome. [iStockhoto]

A self-breast exam might reveal a lump or lumps, causing worry about the possibility of breast cancer. It's crucial to understand the different conditions associated with these lumps. Experts advise seeing medical professionals for screening and effective examination of our breasts.

Breast cancer is a malignant tumour that can spread to other parts of the body if not detected early. According to Professor Belen Merck, a surgeon and Head of the Department of Surgery and Medicine at the University of CEU Cardenal Herrera, breast cancer is the most frequent tumour in women globally.

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