How do individuals especially women put up their minds, bonds and souls to participate in the fight against breast cancer? There are many ways to pick up the picket sign against breast cancer.
Beginning with the woman herself, the monthly and yearly life routines should include breast self exams and mammograms, healthy diet and exercise.
Medical professionals urge women(young and old) to practice good health measures to detect breast abnormalities and possibly breast cancer. It has been reported that more than 250,000 women per year are diagnosed with breast cancer. The risk of developing breast cancer unfortunately increases by age. For example, medical professionals break down the odds like this: women between 20 and 40(there will be 1 out of 200 to develop breast cancer), women between 40 and 60(there will be 1 in 20 women to develop breast cancer) and women between 60 and 80(there will be 1 in 11 women to develop breast cancer). The biggest line of defense in breast cancer detection breast self exam(BSE) is described in several steps.
First, looking at the breasts in a mirror can highlight any problems like discharge, puckering, dimpling, and scaling. Some women choose to do this when in the shower because soapy water can bring out differences on the breasts.
By raising the left arm first, inspect the breast with the fingers on the right hand. Move in small circles towards the nipple. Note any changes-lumps or possible masses, especially near the armpit. Gently apply pressure to the nipple to note any discharge. Once you have completed the one side, begin the same technique on the right breast.
It is not recommended to do breast self exams during menstruation because changes in hormones could affect the breast tissue.
Another way to detect breast cancer is through a mammogram. A mammogram is a special type of X-ray device that highlights abnormalities in the breasts. Mammograms are recommended for women over the age of 35. Women less than 35 usually have other tests performed to detect breast abnormalities. Women over the age of 50 are recommended to have mammograms every 2 years and for women within the ages of 35(if changes are detected) and 50 are recommended to have a yearly mammogram.
Once breast abnormalities have been picked up by either self exams or mammograms, women need to see a specialist who deals with breast problems.
Diet plays an important role in determining whether individuals are predisposed to certain medical conditions and diseases. Medical professionals are linking dietary habits to how individuals can possibly reduce the risk of certain diseases and conditions-including breast cancer. Also, exercise helps because it can reduce the amount of fat within the body.
There are ways to make sure you are benefiting from the right food choices mixed in with fitness to be proactive in fighting breast cancer.
Medical professionals recommend a weekly exercise regimen that gets the heart and the rest of the body pumping 4 times a week. Walking, house cleaning, dancing to music are great painless ways to get up move.
In addition to helping themselves, women can raise awareness of breast cancer by participating in any program or activity that promotes research to eradicate breast cancer.
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