One of the reasons why women are reluctant to perform breast cancer screening are fears that if breast cancer is found in them, then they will be automatically removed so that breast cancer cells do not spread throughout the body . Is it really like that ?
dr . Cahyo Novianto , M.Si.Med , Spb - Onk , oncology surgeons from RS Puri Indah said that does not necessarily have to like it . According to him , the action mastectomy or breast removal is only done in cases of breast cancer that has entered the advanced stage 3 or stage .
" If it is found before it can be cured only with chemotherapy . Even if it is found early , namely when it is still in pre - cancer , can be cured 100 per cent , " he said at a media briefing at Plaza Senayan , Senayan , South Jakarta , and was written on Thursday ( 17 / 4/2014 ) .
Well before it 's too late , it is better if the women do the screening themselves at home . Dr. Cahyo also teaches how breast cancer screening is named BSE , which stands for Self Breast Check . Way too easy .
" Stand facing a large mirror . Raise your hands above your head . Notice if there are lumps or other abnormalities in your breasts , " said Dr. Cahyo .
If the sight of the eye is not found weirdness , Dr. Cahyo said second step is to do a small massage on the breast . He recommends using 3 fingers , namely index finger , middle finger and ring finger .
" Massage gently from the top ( outer breast ) to bottom . Perform in a circular motion so the longer the snake-like massage leads to a more central part ( nipple ) of the breast, " he continued again .
If you see yourself on examination irregularities in your breasts such as lumps , hollows , which sank into the nipple or breast skin that feels rough like orange peel , see the nearest surgeon to perform the examination . It could be that the symptoms of cancer .
" Keep in mind that these tests should be done a week after the menstrual period is complete . Due during menstruation , the breast will be met hormone estrogen , which can make breasts hard and bumpy , " said Dr. Cahyo .
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