Why do Breast Self Examination (BSE)?
According to the National Cancer Registry (2003-2005), breast cancer is 100 times more common in women than in men and is the number ONE cancer killer of women in Malaysia.
Generally, breast cancer in Malaysian women occurs in the younger age group between 40 and 49 years of age (Hisham and Yip, 2003). However, when younger women are diagnosed, the cancer tends to progress rapidly (Memis, Balkaya and Demirkiran, 2009). Even so, early education on BSE will set a platform for adherence to Breast Self Examination, and mammogram screening later in life.
When breast cancer is diagnosed relatively early, life expectancy and quality of life increase. Early diagnosis also decreases potential for certain symptoms such as pain, resulting in decreased expenses of treatment. (Memis, Balkaya and Demirkiran, 2009)
The cause of breast cancer is unknown. However, the risk factors for developing breast cancer are:
- Increasing age
- Family history
- Early menarchy
- Late menopause
- Late first pregnancy
- Never breastfed before
- Oral contraceptives
- Hormonal replacement therapy
- Diet rich in fat
- Exposure to environmental chemicals
Although regular Breast Self Examination (BSE) does not influence mortality from breast cancer, it assists women in detecting benign breast lumps and in creating more awareness about breast changes (Ibrahim & Odusanya, 2009).
Symptoms
Early breast cancer usually doesn't cause symptoms. But as the tumor grows, it can change how the breast looks or feels. The common changes include:
- A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area
- A change in the size or shape of the breast
- Dimpling or puckering in the skin of the breast
- A nipple turned inward into the breast
- Discharge (fluid) from the nipple, especially if it's bloody
- Scaly, red, or swollen skin on the breast, nipple, or areola (the dark area of skin at the center of the breast). The skin may have ridges or pitting so that it looks like the skin of an orange.
4 comments:
Hahahaha ,
sebab tu digalakkan buat rawatan pencegahan..
hehehe
kdg2 malu nak wat checkup..
huargh...
member i wat medical check up...doctor tu raba2 dia..
i yg traumaaa
doktor laki ke?
buat check up ngan doktor perempuan le.
huhu!
Cancer pembunuh paling rapat ngn manusia..huk3
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