SELF BREAST EXAMINATION

I had a 23 year old patient diagnosed with Breast Cancer ; Stage 4. It’s not odd to have end stage cancer at that certain age but I must say it is rare. Early symptoms are easy to detect by having a self breast examination.  Early detection is way 100% better than getting mastectomy at the later stage. There is no better cure for it but to do a self-assessment or BSE Breast Self Exam. So I will share a simplified chart on how it is done. 

It is best done 2 to 3 days after the menstrual period when breasts are no longer tender and swollen. For menopausal woman, it can be done on the first day of every month. TIP: It is best to keep a calendar of menstrual cycle to keep the notion on track. If you notice a lump, discharges from the nipple, dimpling or puckering of the skin, you should see a doctor at once.