What a doctor wishes women knew about their breasts

(CNN) – It’s time to think about your breasts – not just this month because it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but every month.One in 8 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetimes, according to the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States, with 42,000 women dying every year from this cancer.These numbers are especially sobering because when breast cancer is caught in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate is as high as 99%. This is why screening is so important, including for younger women, whose rate of breast cancer diagnosis has been increasing in recent years.Related Stories Women need to know when to start screening for breast cancer. Besides a mammogram, should other tests be done? Who should begin screening earlier? Should women do self-exams, and if so, what should they be looking for? What kinds of normal changes should women expect in their breasts over time? Are there steps women can take to reduce their risk of breast cancer? And what should men do?To help us answer these questions, I spoke with CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and...