Breast Self Exams

Breast Cancer Self Exam Presentation

1. Breast Self-Exams Jessica DiGiacomo

2. Female Breast Anatomy Nipple Fat Ducts Mammary glands Muscles Lymph nodes

3. What is Breast Cancer?

4. Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast cells grow out of control. There are different kinds of breast cancer. The kind of breast cancer depends on which cells in the breast turn into cancer.

5. Early Signs of Breast Cancer

6. Why is this important? About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 13%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Breast self-examination makes women more "breast aware", which in turn may lead to an earlier diagnosis of breast cancer.

7. How to perform visual a BSE: Stand in front of the mirror Arms relaxed at sides Hands on hips Raise arms above head Bend forward

8. How to perform physical BSE: Common places: shower, lying down Move the pads of your fingers in an up and down or circular pattern. Then feel above and below the collarbone and the underarm areas for swelling.

9. Techniques You Can Use

10. How Often Should I Do a BSE? Exam should be done every month 5 to 10 days after your period

11. Celebrities Who Have Had Breast Cancer:

12. Can males get breast cancer too? Yes, men can get breast cancer 1 in every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the US Example: Matthew Knowles aka Beyonce’s Father

13. Take Away: Use your eyes and hands to check for changes Complete breast-self exams on a monthly basis Report any changes to your healthcare provider