Breast cancer continues to grow as a leading cause of death for women. Besides yearly mammograms, it's easy to check yourself at home for signs of breast cancer. This videojug on self breast examinations was too important not to share with my readers. I highly suggest emailing this video or the link to this post to all of your girlfriends, daughters, sisters, aunts, mothers and grandmothers. With self-exams so simple, every female should be informed on how to search for cancer properly.
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How To Become Breast Self Aware
Become Breast Self Aware. Early detection is the best defence against breast cancer. We show how to conduct a breast self-examination to protect yourself.
- You Will Need
- 1 mirror
- Step 1:
- Examine yourself in the mirror
- Begin by looking at your breasts in the mirror with your arms by your side or on your hips and check that they are their usual shape, size and condition. Look for inversion of the nipple, irregular discharge or a rash.
- Step 2:
- Raise your arms
- Now, raise your arms and look again for any changes, particularly any signs of puckering, dimpling or redness.
- Step 3:
- Feel your breasts
- Raise one arm in the air or place it behind your head. Use the pads of your three middle fingers of the other hand keeping the fingers flat and together. Using a firm, smooth touch, feel your entire breast including the nipple and armpit (be particularly aware of swellings in this area). The aim is to cover the whole breast from top to bottom, side to side including the underarm area.
- Step 4:
- Use the circular method
- Using a circular motion, start from the nipple and move out around the breast being aware of lumps or other irregularities
- Step 5:
- Contact your doctor
- The vast majority of lumps are not cancerous. It could simply be a cyst, or just natural lumpiness.
If you have any doubts get it checked out by your doctor as soon as possible.
