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    Breast cancer is a tumor that arises in the breast and is the number one leading cause of death in women in the Philippines. Women who are at higher risk include those who smoke, drink alcohol, are older or obese, lack exercise, had their first menstruation at an early age, or had children late or not at all. Signs of breast cancer include lumps, skin dimpling, changes in color or texture of the breast, or fluid leaking from the nipple. Cervical cancer is found in the cervix and is the number two leading cause of death for women in the Philippines. Those at higher risk include women who smoke, have HPV or a weak immune system, started having sex at a

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    Breast cancer is a tumor that arises in the breast and is the number one leading cause of death in women in the Philippines. Women who are at higher risk include those who smoke, drink alcohol, are older or obese, lack exercise, had their first menstruation at an early age, or had children late or not at all. Signs of breast cancer include lumps, skin dimpling, changes in color or texture of the breast, or fluid leaking from the nipple. Cervical cancer is found in the cervix and is the number two leading cause of death for women in the Philippines. Those at higher risk include women who smoke, have HPV or a weak immune system, started having sex at a

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    Breast cancer is a tumor that arises in the breast and is the number one leading cause of death in women in the Philippines. Women who are at higher risk include those who smoke, drink alcohol, are older or obese, lack exercise, had their first menstruation at an early age, or had children late or not at all. Signs of breast cancer include lumps, skin dimpling, changes in color or texture of the breast, or fluid leaking from the nipple. Cervical cancer is found in the cervix and is the number two leading cause of death for women in the Philippines. Those at higher risk include women who smoke, have HPV or a weak immune system, started having sex at a

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    Breast and Cervical Cancer

    By: Maku K. Katalbas & Cymberlu L. Diola


    What is Breast Cancer?
    - It is a cancer found in the breast.
    - A tumor that arises in the breast.
    Breast Cancer is the NUMBER 1 leading cause of death in
    women here in the Philippines.
    Who are at risk of Breast Cancer?

    Female
    Smoking
    Drinking alcohol
    Older age
    Obesity
    Lack of physical activity/exercise
    Early age at first menstruation
    Having children late or not at all

    Signs & Symptoms of Breast Cancer:

    Lump
    Skin dimpling
    Change in color and texture
    Change in how the nipple looks like, like pulling in of the
    nipple.
    Clear or bloody fluid that leaks out of the nipple.
    Prevention:

    Maintaining a healthy weight


    Stop smoking
    Drinking less alcohol
    Being physically active
    Breastfeeding

    Self-breast examination involves feeling the breast for lumps


    or other abnormalities.
    What is Cervical Cancer?
    - Is a type of cancer found in the cervix.
    Cervical Cancer is the Number 2 leading cause of death in
    women here in the Philippines.
    Who are at risk of Cervical Cancer?

    Female
    Smoking
    Drinking alcohol
    HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)
    Weak immune system
    Starting sex at a younger age
    Having multiple sexual partners

    Prevention:

    Pap smear screening


    Stop smoking
    Drinking less alcohol
    Using of condoms
    Nutrition

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