Why You Should Check For Breast Lumps Frequently
Aside from the latter
stages in breast
cancer, there is perhaps no other better way
to detect the possibility of breast cancer other
than conducting a self examination.
A regular self examination is always advisable
for women no matter what age they may be. It must
be asserted that females no matter what age they
may be can get breast cancer; one is never too
young to get this form of cancer.
Particularly, it must be noted that if a girl
happens to get a menses earlier than usual (before
twelve years of age) there is need to be concerned.
This is because of the fact that it is considered
to increase the chances of one getting breast
cancer. In addition to this sign there are
others as well. So, if one already has any one
of the warning signs, it is best for then to conduct
a self examination.
The Importance Of Self-Examination:
Self-examination is important because of the fact
that it is a reliable way of determining whether
one has lumps or swellings in the breast. Whether
these are cancerous or not is another question.
However, the importance is to first of all ascertain
whether lumps exist or not because this is the
first stage signal of breast cancer.
Keeping Ahead
Of Breast Cancer:
In view of conducting a self-examination, it must
be said that checking for lumps in the breast
keeps one on top of the situation regarding breast
cancer. Since breast cancer can be detected in
its infancy through self-examining one’s
breasts or under arm, one can take appropriate
action immediately.
This means that one may take an expert’s
advice immediately and do whatever is necessary.
In the case of a lump one must never delay seeking
medical attention.
Though 86% of breast lumps turn out to be harmless,
it is never nice to take a risk and not seek medical
attention. Hence, conducting a medical self-examination
can lead one to early intervention, which is just
the beginning of the process.
Of course there are other observations that may
be made in addition to feeling for lumps in the
breast. This includes sensing the feel of a breast,
and this refers to:
- The color,
- the texture,
- the shape, etc.
All of these points here may not be the first
to show up, which is why the breast examination
through touch is the best means to detect the
early stages of breast cancer. Through the self-examination,
not only is one able to check the breasts but
also the lymph nodes just below the armpits. Checking
these is also important as they are chief targets
of cancer. Instead of beginning with medical examinations
on a monthly basis, it is better for one to conduct
a self-examination.
Advantages:
The advantage of this self-assessment is that
one does not need to spend anything and may even
conduct it as frequently as one likes. In addition
to this, one may be more satisfied when checking
for lumps rather than some body else doing it;
peace of mind would be easily achieved in this
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