Breast Exam
A regular breast exam is advised for all women and should be performed by a properly trained health professional at least once a year. In between professional exams, women are encouraged to perform
breast self exams
in order to maintain good health and provide an early warning against any discovery which may be unusual and possibly concerning inside their
breasts.What is a Breast Exam?Breast Exam FactsPreventative care is the best defense against breast cancer. Women who go for yearly professional exams, and perform self exams multiple times each year, have a far better chance of discovering potentially cancerous conditions early enough to allow the least invasive treatments possible with the most successful results. This should be incentive enough for all women to perform self exams, but in some cases, women shy away from seeking breast care. Some women do not like the idea of being palpated by a doctor or simply do not like doctors to begin with… This attitude can translate into a host of health issues, as avoiding proper medical care is bound to be problematic in virtually every situation. In other cases, the woman may discover a lump or other irregularity in her own breast and become too frightened to seek professional help. Fear can be powerful , but MUST be overcome, since the longer a woman waits to get help, the greater the chances of the condition worsening, if indeed it does turn out to be cancerous or problematic in any way.Breast Exam AdviceI can’t tell you how it breaks my heart to hear stories from women who discover lumps and wait years to get help. They often do not go to a doctor until it is far too late to treat the condition conservatively or, sadly, at all, in many instances. Women must be educated to seek help for any unusual breast abnormalities and do so ASAP without trepidation standing in the way of saving their lives… Talk to your doctor about breast wellness when you are young and be sure to follow their instructions throughout life to be sure that you stay healthy and safe. If you ever find anything unusual during a self exam, be sure to bring it to your doctor’s attention immediately, since every day counts when it comes to treating breast cancer. This is a rule to literally LIVE by…Breast Exam to Breast Surgery 8/30/10 Revised 6/12/11 |
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