Health library

Part of Links for Life's mission is to challenge each woman in Kern County to be aware of her breast health. Many know the common breast cancer symptoms: lump or pain in breast, change in breast size or shape, or nipple discharge/inversion. But there are several lesser-known symptoms: changes in skin texture, lumps, thickening, pain or swelling in your armpit and around your collar bone, or a rash/crusting of the nipple area. It is not uncommon for someone without a family history of breast cancer to develop the illness. Know your body. Conduct a monthly self-breast exam. For more information, visit linksforlife.org.