Breast Cancer and Its Symptoms

[fayt]

Every year millions of women are diagnosed with breast cancer and thankfully survival rates are increasing. Indeed, one thing that has improved the odds of breast cancer survival is related to the fact that woman who visit their GP immediately upon finding something during a routine breast examination will invariably gain a swift diagnosis and course of treatment.

Doctors state that examinations carried out at home can make a huge difference between living and dying when it comes to breast cancer. Every woman should give herself an exam every month and with that in mind, here's some basic information on how to give yourself a breast exam and some background on the common symptoms of breast cancer.

How to perform a breast examination on yourself

First things first; stand in front of a mirror and take a look at your breasts. They should appear to be their normal size and shape. You should not see any kind of misshapen areas and the nipple area should look like it always does. Now, lift up your arms and check your breasts again in the mirror with your arms above your head. Perform the same steps as when in your natural posture.

All good? It's time to lie down on your bed. Tuck one arm behind your head and with the opposite hand begin to touch your breast. Start touching from around the nipple then work your way out to include the areas both above and below your breast. The circular motion of your touch will allow you to feel anything unusual like hard lumps.

As some women struggle with this particular part of the examination due to age etc; if you prefer, you can also do the same exam while in the shower with one arm above your head.

The Symptoms of Breast Cancer

If during the examination, you encounter any of the following symptoms, it's important that you make an appointment to see your doctor at the earliest opportunity. Don't panic, but play it safe nevertheless.

• Changes in the breast: Do your breasts look swollen? Does part of your breast look swollen or misshapen?

• Changes in the skin: The skin may become dimpled, or there may be a rash that is scaly.

• Lumps: it goes without saying that lumps are the most common sign of breast cancer. Are there any painless hard lumps in your breast?

• Nipple changes: Your nipples may change appearance (often becoming inverted) and sometimes there will be discharge from the nipple.

Women need to check their breasts often to give themselves the best possible chance of successful treatment. Indeed, if you want to increase your chances of catching cancer early, you should examine your breasts every month and talk to your doctor if any of the above changes occur. The best way to stop breast cancer is early detection.



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[xxxchoholic Rai ♥]

its always better to know your body

check your breast regularly examine it, get a check up sometimes

it is better to be prepared than being late

[fayt]

65% of participants felt more confident in their ability to recognize breast cancer symptoms after seeing this poster. Will you?
This is very helpful.
A: Hardening, B : Pinching, C: Erosion, D: Red & Hot, E: New fluid, F: Dimpling, G: puckering, H: Growing vein, I: Nipple retraction, J: Asymmetry, K: Orange skin, L: Invisible lump

[dere'k ™]

hmmmmmmm pero check mo rin kung in heat yung babae ha, baka kasi naninigas lang yung nipple dahil alam mo lol

[fayt]

hmmmmmmm pero check mo rin kung in heat yung babae ha, baka kasi naninigas lang yung nipple dahil alam mo lol

hahaha.... nipples lang naninigas kapag in heat.. yan yun mismong bola kapag cancer wahahaha

[jaycee]

very informative post TS... thanks for the share... +K for you...

[dere'k ™]

nyahahahaha sorry naman, may nabasa kasi ako sa post mo hardening eh, malay ko ba kung alin dun naninigas nyahahahhaa

[fayt]

nyahahahaha sorry naman, may nabasa kasi ako sa post mo hardening eh, malay ko ba kung alin dun naninigas nyahahahhaa

anytime pede naman tumigas nun.. di na kailangan ng cancer hahaha

[Cathrina]

Haist uso pa naman breast cancer ngayon walang pinipili kahit si angelina jollie nga nagkaroon..thanks for the share sir fayt.

[dere'k ™]

anytime pede naman tumigas nun.. di na kailangan ng cancer hahaha

anytime pede naman tumigas nun.. di na kailangan ng cancer hahaha

anytime pede naman tumigas nun.. di na kailangan ng cancer hahaha

ganun ba yun? haaaay ang hirap ng ignorante, wala kasi akong maxadong alam sa ganyan....

 

[fayt]

ganun ba yun? haaaay ang hirap ng ignorante, wala kasi akong maxadong alam sa ganyan....

 

hahaha yan nga sabi mo sa unang mong reply ahaha

[dere'k ™]

nyahahahaha basag.... kala ko hindi mo na napansin... pero yun lang talaga alam ko fayt... yung pagtigas haha

[xxxchoholic Rai ♥]

manyakis talaga oh napaghahalata siya pa nauna post

well ts informative ito nice share poh