Breast cancer is very common. A close relative of mine has had to battle it, being successfully cleared of the cancer after a double mastectomy. I hope this is a good and clear guide on self examination, as regular self checks can be a great help in catching the symptoms early.
Detailed steps from VideoJug:
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.
12 Comments
MarineGunrocksays...Good information to be had, be we can go ahead and just skip the testicle exam video, mmk?
Thylansays...If you feel squeamish about it, suggest to your partner that you'll learn this, if she'll learn the other.
I'll be honest though, the testicular one is something that makes me squeamish, but if i can overcome it it's a good idea.
MarineGunrocksays...^I was just making a joke about how I don't want to see a close-up of balls.
Besides, I play with mine enough that I don't have to do an exam.
dystopianfuturetodaysays...It doesn't speak well of our society that this is considered NSFW.
spoco2says...upvote as this sort of thing should indeed be well known by all, and I upvoted the testicular exam, so I have to be fair
Issykittysays...Good submission, Thylan. These step-by-step self-examination videos are educational and valuable to the public, and I'm sure many of us have personal stories of cancer that can relate. Thank you!
antsays...It reminds me of http://www.videosift.com/video/Let-Cam-examine-your-breasts-not-banned-in-Canada-no-matter-what-YouTube-says ...
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