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continued from previous page be implicated in many breast health problems, including cancer (1). Many breast conditions - pain, lumps, cysts, are a result of the natural aging process. The term Fibrocystic Breast Disease has been used in the past to diagnose these conditions. This term is used less and less today and is falling into disfavour because these conditions of tissue changes are not disease processes but conditions related to cyclical and reproductive processes of the female body and invo- lution of the breast. Names for some of these condi- tions are fibroadenomas, fibroadenosis, mastitis and abscesses. The symptom of pain experienced in PORT PERRY DENTURE CLINIC COMPLETE DENTURE SERVICE bs a ag i 3 Aa i 5 a Full Dentures ¢ Repairs While You Wait Relines ¢ Partial Denture ¢ Quality, Affordable Dentures Free Consultation ¢ All Insurance Plans Accepted Mike Dunn D.D. 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It has well defined borders and moves poor- ly in relation to adjacent breast tissue. Occasionally painful lumps can be cancerous too. Spontaneous nipple discharge is always cause for concern, 5-7% are caused by cancer (2). When cancer invades sur- UXBRIDGE FAMILY FOOT CARE Lisa Mayne, B.Sc.. D. Ch Heel Pain * Sports Injuries * Ingrown Nails * Plantar Warts * Diabetic Foot Care * Pediatric Foot Problems Now Available: * Custom Orthotics, Birkenstocks & Footwear We welcome Workers Compensation & Veteran's Affairs Clients. Cash, Cheques & Visa accepted 49 Main St., Call for information Uxbridge or appointment, 852-2 1 87 rounding tissue it is seen as a contraction of the skin surface. This contraction maybe called a dimple or pucker. A cavity in the breast outline may also be present. A sign of progressed cancer where a change in colour and texture has occurred is called peau d"orange or orange peel. It means the breast surface resembles | that of an orange. Known risk factors account for less than 30% of all breast cancers. Familial breast cancer accounts for only 5-10%. That means seventy percent of all women who get breast cancer have none of the known risks factors we hear so much about (3). | Prevention and detection of breast cancer and breast conditions play large roles in a woman's No need to drive farther than here. We have Specialty Breads & more for those allergic to yeast, wheat, gluten & sugar -- plus a full service health food store! Weston Produce Food Centre 16655 Yonge St., Unit 25, Newmarket L3X 1Vé6 (905) 898-1844 efforts of self care. There are many resources of information about breast care. With knowledge about breast health, prevention and detection woman has empowered herself to make choices in her life. Seeking information is the initial step toward health; caring for ourselves intuitively, con- sciously and without fear. 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