The Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-03-30, Page 35Examine your
You are towelling yourself
dry after a bath. And you
find a lump in your breast.
What do you do?
Odds are you panic. Many
women keep the secret to
themselves because theyere
frightened of cancer or
having a breast removed.
And that's understandable.
But itis also the worst thing
anyone can do. If the lump
turns out to be cancer your
best hope hes in identifying it
and having it treated as soon
as possible.
Did you know that ...
- 85 percent of all breast
lumps are not cancer. Cysts
and many other lumps and
bumps are harmless. But no
lump should be ignored.
After all, why take a chance?
- Usually breast cancer
growth doesn't hurt at all. So
don't say, "The lump doesn't
hurt, so I won't bother."
That could be the mistake of
your life.
- Often the only clue that
you're developing breast
cancer is a lump in the
breast. Since you can check
yourself every month, you
are the best person to find it.
Examine your breasts
regularly.
WHO GETS
BREAST CANCER?
Some women are more
likely to get it than others.
Who? Well the risks do in-
crease with age. And those
who've already had cancer
of one breast or those with a
mother and sister who've
had the disease, run a higher
risk.
Have you had others kinds
of breast disease? Never had
children? Or did you first
give birth when you were
over 25? And how about
food? Do you enjoy steak,
cheese, nuts and other high
fat foods often? All of these
may increase your risk of
developing breast cancer.
One in 12 Canadian women
will develop breast cancer at
some point in their lives.
Many can be saved. It all
depends on how quickly they
find the lump and have it
treated. That's why we can't
stress enough the im-
portance of regular breast
self-examination. (BSE)
HOW TO FIND
ALUMPIN
YOUR BREAST
"O.K.," you say, "I'm
r
asts re ul
rly f r lumps
Iowa
® 0
seIf•
Sit or stand in front of your
mirror, with your arms relaxed at
your sides, and examine your
breasts carefully for any changes
in size and shape. Look for any
puckering or dimpling of the
skin, and for ariy discharge or
change in the nipples.
Raise both your arms over your
head, and look for exactly the
same things. See if there's been
any change since you last
examined your breasts.
Lie on your bed, put a pillow or
a bath towel under your left
shoulder and your left hand
under your head. (From this
Step through Step 8, you should
feel for a lump or thickening.)
With the fingers of your right
hand held together flat, press
gently but firmly with small
circular motions to feel the inner.
upper quarter of your left breast,
starting at your breast -bone and
going outward toward the nipple
line. Also feel the area around
the nipple.
With the same gentle pressure.
feel the lower inner part of your
breast Incidentally, in this area
you will feel a ridge of firm tissue
or flesh. Don't be alarmed. This
is perfectly normal. --
inat
Now bring your left arm down to
your side, and still using the flat
part of your fingers, feel under
your armpit.
Use the same gentle pressure to
feel the upper. outer quarter
of your breast from the .
nipple line to where your
arm is resting.
And finally, feel the lower outer
section of your breast, going
from the outer part to the nipple.
Repeat the entire procedure on
the right, breast.
Your own doctor may want you
to use a slightly different method
of examination. Ask him to teach
you that method. Examine your
breasts every month, just after
your period. Be sure to continue
these checkups after your.
change of life. If you find a lump
or thickening leave it alone until
you see, your doctor. Don't be
frightened. Most breast lumps or
changes are not cancer, but only
your doctor can tell.
sold. But how do I do BSE?'
' Now you're talking. Just
follow these steps. It's easy.
- This is a monthly
examination. Practice it a
few days after the end of
your period. If you've
already reached your
menopause, pick a day you'll
remember such as the first
of the month, each and every
month.
- First, stand in front of the
mirror and take a good look
at your breasts. Watch for
lumps, puckered or dimpled
skin, or bleeding or
discharge from the nipples.
- Raise your arms over
your head and look for
exactly the same things.
- Next, lie on your bed with
a pillow or bath towel under
your left shoulder and your
left hand under your head.
- With the flat part of the
fingertips of your right hand
examine your left breast for
a lump or thickening, using a
gentle circular motion.
- Be sure to examine all
your breast including the
nipple and armpit area.
- Repeat • on the right
breast, with your right hand
underyour head.
- The next time you have a
check-up your doctor can
Turn to page 4 •
This information is brought to you with the kind co-operation of the following:
�ole' s
MAIN ST.
its, Wear
EXETER
Moolcing `✓°°d
FASHIONS FOR HER
375 Main Street, Exeter
235-2460
Main St. South
235-0660
)
Nib itIVIS
LTD.
abaci
Hensall 262-2712
Three AAA See
Restaurant
Hwys. 4 and 83 Exeter 235.2949 Fully Licenced
qmosesierismommosormarioariownwommoimmosbr
VmI.N.Iflj,s
M11-bm 4w. 10'I
imes
dvocate
Huron County's
Largest Circulation
Weekly Newspaper
REDI•MIX CONCRETE
awl
McCANN REDI-MIX INC.
,101 R.R. 3 Dashwood, Ont. NOM '1NO
Doshwood, 237-3647
Exeter 235-0338