The Importance of Manual Examination in Breast Cancer

Early diagnosis of breast cancer is the key to successful treatment. Self -manual breast examination is one of the most effective ways to raise awareness and detect changes early. Experts recommend that every woman perform regular breast self-manual breast examinations.

Why is Manual Inspection Important?

✔️ Early detection: 40% of the masses are noticed during examination by women.
✔️ Low cost: No equipment required, completely free
✔️ It raises awareness: It helps women to know their own body.

When Should It Be Done?

✔️ From age 20: Manual examination once a month
✔️ 5–7 days after menstruation: The period when breast tissue is softest
✔️ Post-menopause: Regular check-up on a certain day each month

Breast Manual Examination Step by Step

1. Observation in the Mirror

✔️ With arms at sides and up, examine the shape, size and color of the breasts
✔️ Check for skin shrinkage, swelling or discoloration
✔️ Look for discharge or crusting on the nipples

2. Standing Manual Control

✔️ When checking the right breast, make circular movements with the right hand behind the head and the left hand fingertips.
✔️ Check all breast tissue clockwise
✔️ Repeat the same process on the left breast

3. Underarm Check

✔️ Check the lymph nodes with your fingertips
✔️ Take note if you notice any stiffness or swelling

4. Lying Down Examination

✔️ Lie on your back, place a small pillow under your right shoulder
✔️ Check the right breast with your left hand and the left breast with your right hand

What Should You Pay Attention to?

✔️ Hardness or new mass in the breast
✔️ Nipple discharge (especially bloody)
✔️ Orange peel appearance
✔️ Nipple retraction
✔️ Swelling under the armpit

What Symptoms Require an Immediate Doctor's Visit?

✔️ A mass that grows or hardens
✔️ Bloody discharge from the nipple
✔️ Rapidly developing asymmetry
✔️ Increased redness and heat along with pain

The Life-Saving Role of Early Diagnosis

Early detection of breast cancer is possible when combined with regular physical examinations , mammograms, and doctor visits. Early diagnosis leads to a much more successful treatment process.

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