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to ,Qdds'are:you panicMany
en keep the secret to
s6 Yes' egSuse they are
rightened of cancer or
breast removed.
,St's uNerstabdable.
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t is also the worst Wog
.Jone can 00...B° the lump
turns1 out to be cancer your
best, hope lies in identifying it
and having it treated as soon
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as possible.
Did know that
, you.
- 85 .-percent of all breast
lumps are not cancer. Cysts
andmany other lumps and
WOO are harmless. But no
• lump should, be ignored.
"TA After All, why take a chance?
Usually • breast cancer
growth doesn't hurt at all. Se
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 %It
Mere 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 ho* about
•2 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
win develop breast cancer at
some point m 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
• A LUMP IN
YOUR BREAST
"O.K.," you • say, "I'm
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Sit or stand in front of your _
mirror, with your ourrituceol at
your sides, and examine yOur
breasts carefully for alyclianges
in size and shape.' Loc*fP.11 arty
puckering or dimpling of the
skin, and for any 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 firth tissue
or flesh. Don't be alarmed. This
is perfectly normal.
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blow bring yourleftorm 410*
'yOursirle, end still using the flat
part of your fingers, feel telOr'
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.
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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 leach
you that method. Examine your
breasts every month, just atter
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.
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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 dttys 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 somethings.
- 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
• under your head.
- The next time you have a
check-up your doctor can
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