Breast Health: Three Step Plan for Preventive Care

[vijaymohan]

The thought of having breast cancer is frightening to everyone, and especially devastating to women. But, ignoring the possibility that you may develop breast cancer or avoiding the processes to detect cancer, can be dangerous.

Although there are some women who are at higher risk, the fact is that all women are at risk for breast cancer. That is why it is so important to follow this three-step plan for preventive care. Although breast cancer cannot be prevented at the present time, early detection of problems provides the greatest possibility of successful treatment.

What is the three-step plan?

Routine care is the best way to keep you and your breasts healthy. Although detecting breast cancer at its earliest stages is the main goal of routine breast care, other benign conditions, such as fibrocystic breasts, are often discovered through routine care.
Step 1. Breast Self-Examination (BSE)

A woman should begin practicing breast self-examination by the age of 20 and continue the practice throughout her life - even during pregnancy and after menopause. BSE should be done regularly at the same time every month. Regular BSE teaches you to know how your breasts normally feel so that you can more readily detect any change. Changes may include:

* development of a lump
* a discharge other than breast milk
* swelling of the breast
* skin irritation or dimpling
* nipple abnormalities (i.e., pain, redness, scaliness, turning inward)

If you notice any of these changes, see your healthcare provider as soon as possible for evaluation.
Step 2. Clinical Examination

A breast examination by a physician or nurse trained to evaluate breast problems should be part of a woman's physical examination. The American Cancer Society recommends:

* Between the ages of 20 and 39, women should have a clinical breast examination by a health professional every three years.

* After age 40, women should have a breast exam by a health professional every year.

A physical breast examination by a physician or nurse is very similar to the procedures used for breast self-examination. Women who routinely practice BSE will be prepared to ask questions and have their concerns addressed during this time.
Step 3. Mammography

Mammography is a low-dose x-ray of the breasts to find changes that may occur. It is the most common imaging technique. Mammography can detect cancer or other problems before a lump becomes large enough to be felt, as well as assist in the diagnosis of other breast problems. However, a biopsy is required to confirm the presence of cancer.

Because when to begin and how often to have mammograms is controversial, talk with your physician about a mammography schedule that is appropriate for you based on your overall health and medical history, risk factors, and personal opinion or preference.

According to the National Cancer Institute, women in their 40s and older should begin having a screening mammogram on a regular basis, every one to two years. But, the American Cancer Society recommends that by age 40, women should have a screening mammogram every year. (A diagnostic mammogram may be required when a questionable area is found during a screening mammogram.)

Both organizations suggest that women who may be at increased risk for breast cancer should talk with their physicians about whether to begin having mammograms at an earlier age.

[marteen_cole]

Yes i agree with ur advice.
But the thought of having breast cancer is frightening to everyone, and especially devastating to women. But, ignoring the possibility that you may develop breast cancer or avoiding the processes to detect cancer, can be dangerous.
Although there are some women who are at higher risk, the fact is that all women are at risk for breast cancer. That is why it is so important to follow this three-step plan for preventive care. Although breast cancer cannot be prevented at the present time, early detection of problems provides the greatest possibility of successful treatment.

[breast]

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[rob22]

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[Natalyah44]

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[geniuscapri]

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[AllyAshantiBrown]

Step 1. Breast Self-Examination (BSE)

A woman should begin practicing breast self-examination by the age of 20 and continue the practice throughout her life - even during pregnancy and after menopause. BSE should be done regularly at the same time every month. Regular BSE teaches you to know how your breasts normally feel so that you can more readily detect any change. Changes may include:

* development of a lump
* a discharge other than breast milk
* swelling of the breast
* skin irritation or dimpling
* nipple abnormalities (i.e., pain, redness, scaliness, turning inward)

If you notice any of these changes, see your healthcare provider as soon as possible for evaluation.

Step 2. Clinical Examination

A breast examination by a physician or nurse trained to evaluate breast problems should be part of a woman's physical examination. The American Cancer Society recommends:

* Between the ages of 20 and 39, women should have a clinical breast examination by a health professional every three years.
* After age 40, women should have a breast examination by a health professional every year.

A physical breast examination by a physician or nurse is very similar to the procedures used for breast self-examination. Women who routinely practice BSE will be prepared to ask questions and have their concerns addressed during this time.

Step 3. Mammography

Mammography is a low-dose x-ray of the breasts to find changes that may occur. It is the most common imaging technique. Mammography can detect cancer or other problems before a lump becomes large enough to be felt, as well as assist in the diagnosis of other breast problems. However, a biopsy is required to confirm the presence of cancer.

Since there is controversy among cancer organizations regarding when to begin having mammograms, as well as how often, talk with your physician about a mammography schedule that is appropriate for you based on your overall health and medical history, risk factors, and personal opinion or preference.

According to the National Cancer Institute, women in their 40s and older should begin having a screening mammogram on a regular basis, every one to two years. But, the American Cancer Society recommends that by age 40, women should have a screening mammogram every year. (A diagnostic mammogram may be required when a questionable area is found during a screening mammogram.)

Both organizations suggest that women who may be at increased risk for breast cancer should talk with their physicians about whether to begin having mammograms at an earlier age.

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[ebrowns]

i know breast cancer is eminent with men too, do you have any advice how we check it? other than going to a doctor?


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[Lauren1983]

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[robinsa]

great tips. I always do my bi monthly self breast exam. it's important to really take care of our tatas now.

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[wingmark]

Nice and useful tips for women thanks for sharing us

[frnkwiliam]

I think these are the three main steps of Breast Cancer.

Step 1. BSE (Breast Self-Examination)
Step 2. Clinical Examination
Step 3. Mammography

I know this because my best friend suffering in these stages.

[Loraine Saintlouis]

Nice information,very useful for women.Thanks for sharing.

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[parkerpeter]

Hi
Breast Cancer .....
now days this cancer is eventually the major problems for women. this cancer is due to abnormalities in tissue and due unhealthy diets . But for this lots of surgery processes are present for breast cancer treatments ........ This three step plan is very nice and useful for women........

[LianeMT]

I would also recommend the following for a breast cancer prevention:
1. Vitamin D (probably somewhere around 3000-5000 IU daily)
2. Do not expose your breast (including chest area :-) ) to the sun
3. Include antioxidants in your diet. Antioxidants are widely used as ingredients in dietary supplements and have been investigated for the prevention of diseases such as cancer, coronary heart disease and even altitude sickness.
4. Try to maintain a healthy immune system.
5. Healthy diet and exercise!!! :-)
6. Stress is your main enemy, on a regular basis try various relaxation techniques.


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[sanny01]

i know breast cancer is eminent with women and men too, do you have any advice how we check it?

[yuthmartin]

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[johniori]

Great informative for women. thanx

[yuthmartin]

Wow,great information.now a days many women suffering problem.breast cancer is common.Early detection of problem is important.