Awareness of breast cancer risk factors and practice of. This card illustrates and describes the technique of breast self. Pdf the prevalence of breast cancer augments together with the technical global development and modernization. Breast self examination is a simple, very low cost, noninvasive with no special materialtool requirements. The incidence of breast cancer is on the rise in many parts of africa. Continue to perform breast selfexamination if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have breast implants. A breast selfexamination normally doesnt cause any discomfort. Article pdf available in european journal of scientific research 103.
In cameroon, there were an estimated 2625 cases per 100,000 in 2012. Introduction breast cancer is the most prevalent cause of cancer morbidity and mortality among women in most parts of the world 1. Regular and complete bse can help you find changes in your breasts that occur between clinical breast examinations by. If you no longer menstruate, do breast self examinationon the same day of each month, for example the first of every month. Regular self examination or clinical examination for early detection of breast cancer. Mar 23, 2017 whats the deal with breast self exams. Hormonal changes can affect the size and feel of your breasts, so. Discoveryforme how to do a breast selfexamination youtube. Breast cancer is a common cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in women. A breast selfexam is a womans examination of her breasts for any changes or abnormalities. Breast self examination bse do it for yourself breast self examination is an easy way and can be a useful tool in detecting for breast cancer early when it is most treatable early detection is the best defense against breast cancer. Breast selfexamination bse is a screening method used in an attempt to detect early breast.
The critical components are visual examination of the breast and palpation of the entire. Regular selfexamination or clinical examination for early. Knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self examination. Breast self examination examination of the breasts by the individual or clinical breast examination examination of the breasts by a doctor or a nurse have been promoted for many. Check for anything unusual, such as nipple retraction, redness, puckering, dimpling or scaling of the skin. Both men and women should perform a bse at least once each month beginning at. Your breast should lie as flat on your chest as possible. Continue to perform breast self examination if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have breast implants. Although some women prefer to do breast selfexams, their value in detecting early cancers and in saving lives from breast cancer is controversial. Breast selfexamination in terms of knowledge, attitude. A breast self exam is a checkup a woman does at home to look for changes or problems in the breast tissue. In addition, a tail of breast tissue extends from this quadrant into the axilla.
After the menopause, or if you are pregnant, or nursing examine your breasts on the first day of the month. A breast self examination normally doesnt cause any discomfort. Breast selfexamination have a positive effect on the early detection of breast cancer 5. This card illustrates and describes the technique of breast selfexamination in both english and spanish. It is very important to keep all your doctor appointments and to report any noticeable changes to your health care provider. Regular selfexamination or clinical examination for early detection of breast cancer. Young breast cancer patients have a lower rate of survival than old breast cancer patients due to being diagnosed at advanced stages. If you no longer menstruate, do breast selfexaminationon the same day of each month, for example the first of every month. Knowledge, attitude and practice of breast selfexamination. Breast selfexamination guide breast selfexamination in the shower step 1 feel for lumps above and below the collarbone. Explain any abnormal findings and what needs to be done.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. However, they remain an important tool in detecting breast changes and possibly breast cancer. It is often used as an early detection method for breast cancer. I have started the program this september and i must say im very pleased with the results. Sep 26, 2017 effectiveness of planned teaching intervention on knowledge and practice of breast selfexamination among first year midwifery students. This study evaluated the knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self examination bse, among female undergraduate students in the university of buea.
Background of the study breast selfexamination is an important screening method used in an attempt to detect early breast cancer. Pdf effectiveness of planned teaching intervention on. When to check your breasts you should check your breasts once a month during the week following your period. Show the woman how to perform a breast self examination. A breast self exam is a womans examination of her breasts for any changes or abnormalities. Breast selfexamination examination of the breasts by the individual or clinical breast examination examination of the breasts by a doctor or a nurse have been promoted for many. Guidelines for perfor ming b reast and pelvic examinations. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide but is the second commonest cancer in kashmir. Download a pdf of the breast self exam english and spanish. Terms in this set 5 patients should begin bse by age. It is the most common cancer among women in arab countries with a young age of around 50 years.
The present study deals with the awareness and practice of breast self examination among the women in konaseema institute of medical sciences, andhra pradesh, india. The method involves the woman herself looking at and feeling each breast for possible lumps, distortions or swelling. Most breast tumors are discovered by women themselves, whether through formal or informal breast self exams bses. Breast selfexamination in terms of knowledge, attitude, and.
Breast selfexamination bse, performed at the same time each month, takes little time, costs nothing and can help you be aware of how your breasts normally look and feel. Look at your breasts with your arms at your sides while slowly rotating. You may have lumpy breasts, one breast larger than the other, breasts that are different shapes, or one or both nipples that are pulled in inverted, which can be there from birth or happen when the breasts are developing. Breast selfexamination makes women more breast aware, which in turn may lead to an earlier diagnosis of breast cancer. Bse is still an important screening tool for early detection of breast cancer in developing countries, because it is cheap, widely available, and. The evolution of breast selfexamination to breast awareness. Knowledge, attitude and practice of breast selfexamination among female secondary school students in ilorin, nigeria. Acr practice parameter for the performance of a breast ultrasound examination preamble this document is an educational tool designed to assist practitioners in providing appropriate radiologic care for patients. To help increase your breast awareness, you use your eyes and hands to determine if there are any changes to the look and feel of your breasts. A breast selfexam is a checkup a woman does at home to look for changes or problems in the breast tissue. We use your linkedin profile and activity data to personalize ads and to show you more relevant ads. For this reason, many medical organizations do not specifically recommend that women do breast selfexams. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page.
Oct 14, 2008 in honor of my relatives who have battled cancer and breast cancer awareness month, i perform a self breast exam. The aim was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice kap regarding breast self examination bse in a cohort of indian female dental students. Breast self examination, breast cancer, health education 1. The way breasts look and feel is different for every woman. For men, monthly self examination of the testicles, starting at puberty, is also an effective way of detecting testicular cancer at an early, and potentially curable, stage.
This study evaluated the knowledge, attitude and practice of breast selfexamination bse, among female undergraduate students in the university of buea. Awareness and practice of breast self examination among. Breast self examination bse is a screening method used in an attempt to detect early breast cancer. A crosssectional descriptive questionnaire study was conducted on dental students at panineeya institute of dental sciences, hyderabad, andhra.
Breast self examination bse hamad medical corporation. Study the knowledge on breast selfexamination among the. Teaching breast selfexams can be part of breast awareness teaching, although no specific bse technique is considered superior to another. However, experts do not agree about the benefits of breast self exams in finding breast cancer or saving lives. Checklist for breast examination to be completed by the trainer. Pdf knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self. Media in category breast selfexaminations the following 32 files are in this category, out of 32 total. These could include changes found during a breast self. Breast quadrants left brea st the greatest amount of glandular tissue is found in the upper outer quadrant. For purposes of examination, the breast can be divided into five segmen ts. Breast self examination bse, performed at the same time each month, takes little time, costs nothing and can help you be aware of how your breasts normally look and feel. Assessment of breast self examination practice and.
Then move your fingers slightly toward the middle and slowly move back up. Forty percent of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump, so establishing a regular breast selfexam is very important. A breast self examination bse is a technique which allows an individual to examine hisher breast tissue for any physical or visual changes. If your breasts are tender because your menstrual period is about to begin, you may feel slight discomfort when you press on your breasts. Breast selfawareness is also important in women with breast implants.
Hormonal changes can affect the size and feel of your breasts, so its best to perform the exam when. While mammograms can help you to detect cancer before you can feel a lump, breast selfexams help you to be familiar with how your breasts look and feel so you can alert your healthcare professional if there are any changes. Move across the breast to the middle of the sternum. Breast selfexaminations can never replace regular mammograms. There have been at least two randomized trials that have shown that clinically, breast self examination does not decrease mortality. If youre new to breast selfexams, here are some guidelines. Lie down and roll on to your left side to examine your right breast. A breast selfexam for breast awareness is an inspection of your breasts that you do on your own.
For more information about breast health or breast cancer. Checklist for breast examination to be completed by the. It is important to know how your breasts normally look and. Acr practice parameter for the performance of a breast.
Initial imaging evaluation of palpable breast masses in patients under 30 years of age who are not at high risk for development of breast cancer and in lactating and pregnant women 4. Breast self examination practice among female students of tertiary institutions julia adesua agbonifoh phd department of health, safety and environmental education, faculty of education, university of benin, benin city, nigeria abstract against the background of the dangers posed by breast cancer worldwide, and the importance of its early. The best time to do a breast selfexam is a few days after your monthly menstrual cycle ends. A breast selfexamination bse is a technique which allows an individual to examine hisher breast tissue for any physical or visual changes. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Many women feel that doing this is important to their health. The main aim of the study was to determine the level of knowledge and practice of bse among female secondary school teachers in the study area. Breast self examination practice among female students of. I was overweight and sick from candida and had severe swelling, and redness in the vulva area including vaginal discharge. The method involves the woman herself looking at and feeling each. Lines beginning at the outer edge of your breast, move your fingers downward using a circular motion until they are below the breast. Although some women prefer to do breast self exams, their value in detecting early cancers and in saving lives from breast cancer is controversial.
Studies have reported thatawareness and practice of breast selfexamination is an important method of prevention of breast cancer as it is one of the important public health problem. If you notice new breast changes, discuss these with your doctor. Evaluation of problems associated with breast implants 7 5. Pick the same time of the month because of the normal hormonal fluctuations in a womans body that affect breast tissue, it is important to select the same time every month so you will be able to distinguish between a normal change and something that feels different. This study evaluated the knowledge, attitude and practice of breast selfexamination bse, among female undergraduate. However, experts do not agree about the benefits of breast selfexams in finding breast cancer or saving lives. Breast self exams are an optional screening tool for women to check themselves for early signs of breast cancer. Breast self examination is an easy way and can be a useful tool in detecting for breast cancer early when it is most treatable early detection is the best defense against breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting the women, it can be detected early by breast self examination. It may be easier and more comfortable if you put a pillow behind your shoulder or back. Teaching breast self exams can be part of breast awareness teaching, although no specific bse technique is considered superior to another. Performing these exams monthly can help you familiarize yourself with the look and feel of your. Dec 04, 2019 the best time to do a breast selfexam is a few days after your monthly menstrual cycle ends. Knowledge and beliefs of breast selfexamination and.
Breast selfexamination bse is a checkup that a woman does by. Practice parameters and technical standards are not inflexible rules or requirements of practice and are. Breast selfexams are an optional screening tool for women to check themselves for early signs of breast cancer. After completing the examination, have woman cover herself. The three screening methods currently recommended by the american cancer society 2010 for early detection of breast cancer are clinical breast examination. Breast selfexamination is a simple, very low cost, noninvasive with no special materialtool requirements. Maire brid mac bride mb bch, division of general internal medicine, mayo clinic, rochester, mn. Although, there is debate surrounding the efficacy of routine bse in early detection of breast cancer 6. Study 57 terms breast self exam flashcards quizlet. Most breast tumors are discovered by women themselves, whether through formal or informal breast selfexams bses. The best time to perform breast self examination is about a week after your menstrual period starts. Breast selfexams are not a substitute for regular breast exams by a health care professional or f o r sc.
Effectiveness of planned teaching intervention on knowledge and practice of breast selfexamination among first year midwifery students. Contact your health care professional if you discover any changes. A clinical breast exam is an examination by a doctor or nurse, who uses his or her hands to feel for lumps or other changes. Breast selfexamination bse is a screening method used in an attempt to detect early breast cancer. Feb 15, 2015 the awareness of breast cancer preventive methods is therefore critical in the reduction of breast cancer morbidity and mortality. Both men and women should perform a bse at least once each month beginning at age 18. Breast selfexams are not a substitute for regular breast exams by a health care professional or f o r sc e ni g ma. Pdf breast selfexamination bse and attitude towards breast. The best time to perform breast selfexamination is about a week after your menstrual period starts. Being familiar with how your breasts look and feel can help you notice symptoms such as lumps, pain, or changes in size that may be of concern. Having a breast or pelvic examination is often a source of anxiety for a. Check the entire breast area, moving down until you feel only ribs and up to the clavicle.
Breast self exams are not a substitute for regular breast exams by a health care professional or f o r sc. Breast self examination bse once a month, you will check your treated breast or mastectomy site, the opposite breast and underarms by following the instructions below. The purpose of this study was to investigate knowledge and practice of breast selfexamination and to determine knowledge of risk. Breast self examination is an easy way and can be a useful tool in detecting for breast cancer early when it is most treatable early detection is. Breast self awareness is also important in women with breast implants.
This study evaluated the knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self examination bse, among female undergraduate. Breast selfexamination examination of the breasts by the. The aim was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice kap regarding breast selfexamination bse in a cohort of indian female dental students. Breast self examination bse is a process whereby women examine their breasts regularly to detect any abnormal swelling or lumps in order to seek prompt medical attention. The awareness of breast cancer preventive methods is therefore critical in the reduction of breast cancer morbidity and mortality. If the examination is normal, tell the woman everything is normal and healthy and when she should return for a repeat examination.
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