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Breast cancer. It's a killer disease.
That's why we urge all women to protect themselves
by learning methods like the 3
Step approach to early detection and the 7
Steps for self-examination.
Early detection and prompt treatment are the keys
to winning the fight against breast cancer. Statistics
show that breast cancer is now more curable than ever
before when detected early.
Mammography is also one of the most effective methods
for early detection. Check the Basics
of Mammograms to help you understand this
important procedure.
Please, learn all you can about breast cancer for
yourself and those you love. Knowledge is your best
defense against this deadly disease. For more information
about Breast Cancer, click
here for links to related websites.
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Now more than ever
before, breast cancer can be cured with early
detection and prompt treatment. In fact, 92%
of early stage breast cancers are curable. All
women should protect themselves by learning
the three-step approach to good breast health:
1.
Monthly breast self-examination.
2. Yearly physician's examination.
3. Baseline mammogram between ages 35
- 40; every other year after age 40; every year
after age 50.
Please, schedule a
mammogram during October - for yourself or someone
you love. It's your strongest defense in the
fight against breast cancer.
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Breast self-examination is
a simple technique to learn and takes only about
ten minutes. Choose a day each month that will
be easy for you to remember, such as the first
or last day of the month.
It's best to use the fingertips of your three
middle fingers to examine your breast. Always
use your left hand for your right breast, and
vice versa. Use both a circular motion and a
vertical (up and down) motion to examine your
breasts.
Check for any lumps, hard knots, swelling, dimpling
or thickening. Also observe for abnormal change
in size, shape, color or discharge.
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In
Front Of A Mirror
1. Visually check both breasts with your arms
at your sides.
2. Slowly raise your arms, while paying close
attention for any swelling or change in your
breasts or nipples.
3. With hands on hips, lean slightly forward
and flex your chest muscles, again visually
checking for changes.
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In
The Shower
4. Extend right arm upward and examine your
right breast.
5. Extend left arm upward and examine your
left breast.
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Lying
Down
6. Place a pillow under your right shoulder.
Put your right arm behind your head, then
examine your right breast and armpit.
7. Place a pillow under your left shoulder.
Put your left arm behind your head, then examine
your left breast and armpit.
Follow this routine monthly, so you become
familiar with the normal feel and appearance
of your breasts - and make breast self-examination
a regular part of your good health routine.
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More information:
The
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
American
Cancer Society
Lee National
Denim Day
Avon's
Breast Cancer Awareness Crusade
Breast
Cancer Discussion List Instructions
Breast
Cancer Information Center
Breast
Cancer Lighthouse
Doctors'
Guide to Breast Cancer
Edu-Care,
Inc.'s Breast Health and Breast Cancer Network
National Breast Cancer
Coalition
OncoLink
Y-ME National
Breast Cancer Organization
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