Breast Cancer Awareness Month is Here

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an important event for the entire healthcare sector, which is why we are taking a moment this month to emphasize the importance of early screening and other forms of detection. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 40,000 women will die from the condition just this year, and it is known to affect roughly 1 in 8 women during the course of their lifetime. Almost everyone knows or will eventually know someone who has struggled with this disease, and treating it takes a team effort.

Prevention and Detection

The most efficient method of detection is self-screening, which when conducted regularly, can be lifesaving. A self-exam is the best way to know whether there is something that your doctor should look at. Mammograms are also vital, and women over 40 heavily encouraged to make sure that they schedule them every year.

Treatment

When detected early, most forms of breast cancer are very treatable, partially due to the heavy investment in research and detection that Breast Cancer Awareness Month has brought to the struggle against this disease. That research has not only led to more effective treatments, either. It has also led to better support through other health services.

Oral Hygiene and Cancer Treatment

Many breast cancer treatments have side effects that can pose special challenges for a patient’s oral health, which is why it is important to choose a general dentist in Chandler, AZ who understands these challenges. These side effects can include:

· Bone loss affecting teeth and gums
· Tissue tenderness and bleeding
· Increased risks of oral infection

Breast cancer is a serious condition that affects every aspect of a patient’s health, and Dr. William Walden and the staff of Walden Dentistry want to lend our support and our voices to raise awareness for those currently fighting and for those who have already fought this disease.