Self-Examination

Self-Examination Exam

Breast self-examination is a check-up that a person performs to look for changes or abnormalities in the breast tissue. It does NOT replace mammography over 40 years of age, it is a complement to it.

Did you know?

3 out of 10 women with breast cancer are younger than 40 years old. The recovery rate for early detection of cancer is around 95%. The main risk factor is being a woman, 99% of breast cancer cases occur in women.

But, I am still young

Being under 40 years old, you have a very dense breast. For this reason, you do not have mammograms as a method of self-care. The only way you have to detect any abnormality is through periodic touch. If you feel a lump do not be alarmed and consult a specialist, they are usually benign, in any case, you will be grateful for having felt it.

When should I self-examine?

Once a month. The exact date varies according to each woman's cycle. It is recommended to do it when the hormones are the least hormonally altered, approximately day 7 in a 28-day cycle. However, if you are a woman who no longer menstruates you can set the day that suits you and repeat it monthly.

Use your cup, then your palpa

How to self-examine?

Beyond a specific technique, you should palpate the breast, armpit and neck area. Also palpate in different directions and pressure levels. The important thing is that you do it periodically once a month and palpate your entire breast.

Explanatory video Know your lemons

Características de una anomalía

Un tumor puede tener cualquier tamaño o forma, suele ser duro como una piedra y fijo, es decir, no se mueve al pasar los dedos. Si te imaginas un limón, un tumor sería como una pepa. Hay que destacar que un tumor no es el único síntoma del cáncer de mamas.

Aprende a sentir con tu palpa

¿Qué hacer si encuentro algo?

Si palpas una anomalía que no se asocia a un período de cambios hormonales y que permanece con el pasar de los días. Debes consultar a un especialista (matrona, ginecólogo o especialista en mama).

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