| Let's talk about breast cancer today. In general, it | | | | proper ways of conducting BSE.To make it plain |
| is the fifth most common cause of cancer | | | | and simple for every woman, this BSE exercise is |
| attributed death in the world. It is more common | | | | also known as the 7 P's method: |
| to women than men worldwide. The most | | | | Position |
| prevalent type of breast cancer is ductal | | | | Perimeter |
| carcinoma, a form of inflammatory breast cancer | | | | Palpation |
| that has been diagnosed in 65-90% of all reported | | | | Pressure |
| breast cancers. Breast cancer is indeed a major | | | | Pattern |
| concern for modern women. | | | | Practice and |
| Luckily, women can help themselves in early | | | | Plan |
| detection of some forms of breast cancer | | | | A lot of women knew about this required BSE |
| through an exercise known as BSE or Breast | | | | exercise but many took them for granted. Even |
| Self-Examination. It is important to keep note | | | | though it has been strongly recommended to |
| here that BSE IS NOT a good and reliable | | | | conduct this self exercise every month usually 7 |
| substitute for other recommended screening | | | | to 10 days after the start of their menstruation |
| methods such as mammography. BSE is best if | | | | period, there are many who neglected their self |
| performed appropriately and regularly. It is | | | | obligations. Women who are breastfeeding are |
| reported that discovering 8 to 10 lumps when | | | | also guilty of this lack of seriousness in staying in |
| doing BSE is pretty normal. However, it is best to | | | | touch with their own health. Not many realized |
| report any abnormalities straight to your personal | | | | that breastfeeding women are required to check |
| doctor. It is also important to take note here that | | | | their breasts after each breastfeeding! |
| BSE is not all about touching and feeling for lumps | | | | Now, do you know about the requirements as |
| in your breasts. There is more to it and it is best | | | | mentioned above? Are you aware of your own |
| that women seek the help and assistance from | | | | self obligations towards your own personal health? |
| their local health providers in teaching them the | | | | Please place your vote here. |