BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

  • 2. WELL WOMAN EXAM
    It is recommended that women visit their family physician and/or gynaecologist each year for a well-woman exam. In addition to a routine pelvic exam and pap smear, the doctor may perform a brief breast exam to check for abnormalities. This breast exam is commonly called a clinical breast exam.  


    The well-woman exam is a great opportunity for you to discuss with your doctor any questions or concerns you have regarding your breast health. For example, your doctor may help you determine the most appropriate personalised frequency for your early detection steps, such as how often and when you should receive a mammogram and/or other types of breast imaging studies, such as an ultrasound or breast MRI.
  • 3. MAMMOGRAM
    A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. It is a safe way to detect cancerous tumours and other abnormal breast conditions, oftentimes before any symptoms appear. Mammograms can detect cancer or other problems before a lump becomes large enough to be detected by touch. They provide an effective way to find breast cancer in its early stages when treatment is usually the most successful. Mammograms are considered safe, quick, and relatively painless. Women who have screening mammograms have a lower chance of dying from breast cancer than women who do not have screening mammograms.

SCREENING AGE RECOMMENDATIONS
Women under 40 with risk factors for breast cancer should consult their doctor about when to start regular mammograms. In some cases, it may be before the age of 40 depending on the individual’s risk factors.

Breast self-Awareness: How to examine your breasts

Useful sites to visit for more information:

 

https://cansa.org.za

https://www.iloveboobies.co.za

https://www.mybreast.org.za

https://www.projectflamingo.co.za

Take care of yourself and check those boobies!

Much Love

Crystelle

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