CHECK YOUR BREAST FOR IRREGULARITIES
What are the Common Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer?
Look
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Changes in skin texture |
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Unusual nipple discharge |
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Swelling in the armpit or near the collarbone |
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Sudden change in size or shape |
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Nipple inversion or retraction |
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Red or scaly rash on the nipple-areolar region |
Feel
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Lumps and thickening |
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Constant, unusual pain in the breast or armpit |
Other symptoms include:
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An increase in size or change in shape of the breast(s) |
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Changes in the appearance of one or both nipples |
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Irritated or itchy breasts |
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EARLY DETECTION AND PROMPT TREATMENT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE
Breast Self-Examination (BSE) Steps
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Stand in front of a mirror and raise your arms. |
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Lower your arms and press them firmly against your hips. |
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Turn slowly from side to side and look for changes in the:a. Nipplesb. Appearance of the skinc. Size or shape of the breasts |
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Use small, circular movements to feel your armpits for lumps.Starting from the outside, feel around your breasts in circles.Feel behind the nipples. |
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Gently squeeze your nipples to check for any bleeding or discharge. |
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Lie down and repeat steps 4 and 5. |
If you are menstruating, the best time to perform a breast self-exam (BSE) is on day 7 of your menses. It is also important to conduct breast examinations during pregnancy.
Screening Guidelines
*Consult your doctor on the benefits and invitations of going for a mammogram at this age.
Note that the recommended age may differ for those with a family history of breast cancer or those who have other risk factors. Supplementary ultrasound may be recommended to increase the accuracy of screening
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