breast cancer myths for latinas

BREAST CANCER FACTSFOR LATINAS

Latinas are diagnosed at younger ages

Breast Cancer is the #1 cause of cancer death in Latina women

Latinas are more likely than whites to be diagnosed at a later, more advanced, stage

of breast cancer

Breast Cancer is the most commonly

diagnosed type of cancer for Latinas

BREAST CANCER MYTHS

TOP 3 SCREENINGTECHNIQUES

Breast self-exam

Clinicalbreast exam

(by a doctor)

Mammography

Are Clinical Exams orMammograms Too Expensive?

Feeling your breasts increases the risk

Having sex with multiple partners increases risk

All breast lumps are cancerous(85% of lumps are not breast cancer)

Nipple discharge is nothing to worry about(Get it checked out by a doctor)

Your significant other willstill love you (If not, they are not worthy of you)

No!

Yes!

There are free and low cost programs in every state.

CHECK YOUR SELF!

Check out: National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.

Examine sus propios senos una ves al mes 3 a 5 días después de su menstruación.

Se l f - exam s t ep s and p r even ta t i v e s t r a t eg i e sc an be f ound a t keep-a-breast .org

Breast CancerMyths For LatinasLearn the cold hard facts about Latina breast health.

Mexicans, Puerto Ricans and South and

Central Americans women have the

lowest Survival Rate

Examine your own breasts once a month about 3-5 days after your period ends.