Temporary Breast Cancer Ribbon Tattoos

For 5 of those years I have worked in atheir annual health checkups at least every 3
healthcare organization. One of the most talkedyears. After the age of 40, this should be done
about topics is breast cancer and breast health.every year without fail.
Temporary Breast Cancer Ribbon Tattoos TheWhat Will Happen In A Clinical Breast Exam?
bottom line is that although breast cancer is notThe physician or nurse will take your personal
preventable, it is usually easily detectable.health history by asking you a series of health
Note: Breast cancer is not race specific - all raceshistory questions. This will include asking about
get breast cancer!family history. Next the physician or nurse will look
Note: Breast cancer is not gender specific - menat your breasts while you stand in front of a
get breast cancer too!mirror with your hands on your hips. Finally the
When breast cancer is caught in the early stagesphysician or nurse will physically exam your entire
the chances of survival are very high. Please don'tbreast up to the neck, in your armpit, the center
add yourself or a friend or loved one to theof your chest and to the bottom of your rib
growing list of statistics. Take action today! Herecage. Finally they will discuss proper breast health
is a simple three part action step plan to help youwith you as well as show you how to perform
with the early detection of breast cancer.breast self-exams. The entire process can take
Part One: Regular Mammogramsup to 10 minutes. It should rarely be under 5
Ladies, this is the most important part ofminutes.
maintaining good breast health: regularPart Three: Breast Self-Exams
mammograms. Mammograms are fast, simpleLung Cancer Secrets Revealed Click here
x-rays similar to the x-rays you get at a dentist'sYou need to become familiar with how your
office visit. In fact, mammograms actually usebreasts look and feel regularly so that you are
less radiation than a dental x-ray!aware of any changes from normal. If you notice
Mammograms put you light years ahead when itchanges, report these to your physician
comes to cancer treatment because they canimmediately.
detect breast lumps long before you or yourOne of the most important steps you can take is
doctor could physically feel a breast lump. Becauseto do monthly breast self-exams. An easy way
early detection is a key to survival, you need toto remember to do this is to check while you
put regular mammograms on your schedule.take a shower. Some organizations even have a
The American Cancer Society recommendsshower card you can hang from your shower
regular mammograms for all women starting athead with punch out holes for each month, so
age 40. If you have a family history of breastyou can easily track when you have done your
cancer, your physician may want you to start aexams.
regular mammogram schedule much earlier.Remember that you need to physically exam
The older you get, the higher your chances ofyour breasts by hand as well as look in the mirror
breast cancer. Over 75% of all breast cancersfor any visible changes. If you think you've found
occur in women who are 50 or older. Over 50%a lump or noticeable change, notify your doctor
of all breast cancers occur in women who are 65immediately.
or older.Most breast lumps are NOT cancer, but you
Ladies - listen to me! Get a regular mammogram!won't know until you ask and have it checked out.
Please! For the sake of your friends and familyTake Action Now!
who love you so much, schedule a yearlyBegin your regular breast health plan today which
mammogram if you are 40 or older or have aincludes regular mammograms, clinical breast
family history of breast cancer.exams and monthly self-exams. When breast
Part Two: Clinical Breast Examcancer is caught in the early stages survival rates
Only your physician or nurse will do a clinicalare greatest. Take action now - for yourself, for
breast exam for you. All women in their 20's andyour friends and family who love you so much!
30's should have a clinical breast exam as part of