Health Guides : Breast Cancer

National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthThis month (October) is about supporting people who are affected and infected by cancer and also to raise awareness about breast cancer, its is important for you to take care of your body/physical health by learning your risks and responsibilities here are a few tips.

Firstly, and most importantly, you need to understand that every change and every lump found in your breasts does not mean you have Breast Cancer, especially as your breasts are growing and changing, they'll have lumps and bumps anyway.

BRA
Not wearing a bra or any breast support, may affect the shape of our boobs and may result in you and me having saggy, droopy ones, but the choice is yours. 70% of women wear the wrong bra size. The best advice we can give for choosing a bra is to get one that fits and is made of comfortable fabric. A bra is right next to your skin all day long, make sure you always fit it before you buy, A well-fitting bra is healthy for your breasts as it is comfortable and supportive. It should look good and feel great. An ill-fitting bra is not only uncomfortable but can contribute to a host of other problems such as bad posture, back ache, rashes, soreness, headaches and neck strain.

HOW TO PERFORM BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION (BSE)
1.LYING DOWN OR IN THE SHOWER
Feel for any change in your breast tissue, e.g. thickening or hard lump.
Put your right hand behind your head and use the pads of the three middle fingers of your left hand to examine your right breast (use soapy water if in the shower)
Press using light, medium and firm pressure in a circular motion, then follow with an up-and-down pattern and then a wedge pattern
Feel for any changes in your breast, above and below your collarbone and in your armpit area …. Repeat these steps for your left breast

2.IN FRONT OF A MIRROR
Look for changes in the shape, size or appearance of your breasts e.g. dimpling, rash or puckering of the skin or nipple, nipple discharge or any change from normal. Inspect your breasts in four ways:
Holding arms at side
Holding arms overhead
Pressing hands on hips to tighten chest muscles
bending forward with hands on hips

SO MY BEAUTIFUL LADIES, GET A GOOD BRA/BREAST SUPPORT AND PERFORM BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION EVERY MONTH, OF VISIT YOUR DOCTOR OR NEAREST CLINIC FOR PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION……HEALTH LIVING……

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