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Thank you for posting this! Early detection is a life saver! at http://www.checkyourboobies.org/ you can get a monthly reminder to check your boobies! no spam just the reminder (ive been signed up for 3 months now!)
Thank you for posting this, as it is very relevant to my life right now. My mom was just diagnosed Tuesday with Stage 1 breast cancer. Luckily, her annual mammogram caught it very, very early so she should be just fine, but it made me realize I should do the monthly checks. I don't currently do any checks, but I sure will start now!
I'm 30 now, and had a cancer scare last year. Breast cancer does not run in my family either.
I had pain for no reason in my left breast, and they sent me in for a mammogram...which found something i my RIGHT breast. I ended up have 2 mammos, 2 ultrasounds, and an MRI...then they told me they would have to do a biopsy/lumpectomy. I haven't felt the same about my breasts since.
It all turned out benign, but it was the scariest thing ever. Check yourself.
Bumping this, as it is very important for us to check our boobies. Or, better yet, have your SO, FI, or DH do it along with you!
My MOH was diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer at age 35! She is a survivor, but it was a huge surprise and shock since cancer did not run in her family. It was hormone induced, as it developed during her pregnancy and she noticed it during breast feeding.
So, go check 'em ladies!!
My husbands checks for me on the regular!
Seriously though, I think this should be stickied. I had cervical cancer at 20, and I was on birth control for a number of years. Plus, it runs in the family, so I check almost every time I'm in the shower
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Hi Ladies!
All this week I have been working the operating theatre at a cancer hospital as a student nurse.
Today, I assisted a surgeon in cutting off a 27 year old woman's breasts. This young woman had no family history of breast cancer, and was very lucky she discovered her cancer before it spread. It really hit home that she was not much older than me and many of my friends, and cancer can happen to anyone.
So this is just a public service announcement to remind you to check your breasts. Check them often, get to know the feel, shape and size of your breasts. The better you know your breasts, the more likely it is you will pick up if something is wrong.
The following info is from Breast Cancer Australia http://www.breastcanceraustralia.org/detect_selfexam.html
Detection & Prevention
The Three Simple Keys:
Regular Self Examination
1. LOOK
Whilst standing in front of the mirror with shoulders back and hands on hips.
• Check for changes in size, shape and colour of both breasts.
• Note if there is any dimpling, puckering or bulging of skin.
• Be aware of whether the nipple has changed position or if it has inverted.
• Monitor for redness, soreness, rashes or swelling.
• It is also recommended to do this whilst the arms are raised in the air.
2. PRESS
Apply minimal pressure with the thumb and forefinger to each nipple and check for discharge (milky, yellow fluid or blood).
3. FEEL
Feel your breast while lying down, sitting, standing or in the shower.
• Use a method which you become familiar with and record your observations on a monthly basis.
• When checking the left breast use your right hand (right breast use your left hand) and work gently on the top layer and then a little firmer as you press deeper into the tissue with your middle three fingers feeling down to the ribcage.
• Be sure to check all over your breast with a sequence you can remember. From the armpit to your cleavage, and from the top of the collarbone to top of your stomach.
• All the time feeling for irregular lumps, lumpiness or thickening particularly in one breast only.