Breast Cancer concerns me and I am only 17. I have known so many woman who have died from this!
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12 never too early to get felt up
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when u have ur first pap smear they should check your breasts at the same time. If you are worried go to the doctor... Doesn't matter on age as cancer doent discriminate on that.
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Beginning at the age of 20 you should most definitely start performing breast self-exams and looking for any signs of change. From 20-39 you should schedule a clinical breast exam every 3 years. Taking a few minutes to do a breast self-exam a minimum of once a month can make a lifetime of difference. Nearly 70% of all breast cancers are found through self-exams and with early detection the 5-year survival rate is 98%. If you find a lump, schedule an appointment with your doctor, but don't panic—8 out of 10 lumps are not cancerous. For additional peace of mind, call your doctor whenever you have concerns. There are a few different ways you can perform a self exam: The national breast cancer institute explains a few different ways to check. In the Shower: Fingers flat, move gently over every part of each breast. Use your right hand to examine the left breast, left hand for the right breast. Check for any lump, hard knot, or thickening. Carefully observe any changes in your breasts. Before a Mirror: Inspect your breasts with your arms at your sides. Next, raise your arms high overhead. Look for any changes in the contour of each breast, a swelling, a dimpling of the skin, or changes in the nipples. Then rest your palms on your hips and press firmly to flex your chest muscles. Left and right breasts will not exactly match—few women's breasts do. Lying Down: Place a pillow under your right shoulder and put your right arm behind your head. With the fingers of your left hand flat, press your right breast gently in small circular motions, moving vertically or in a circular pattern covering the entire breast. Use light, medium, and firm pressure. Squeeze the nipple; check for discharge and lumps. Repeat these steps for your left breast. Risk factors for breast cancer include women over the age of 65, being overweight, lack of physical activity, early menstruation or late menopause, and a family history of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common site of cancer and it most commonly diagnosed in early stages when it is highly curable. Common signs that you can look out for are a change in how the breast feels, how the nipple looks, and nipple discharge. Breast cancer is very common but performing monthly self exams will allow patients to catch it early on which will allow it to be easier to treat. I hope the information I gave you helped!
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