Symptoms of breast cancer:
- If there is a lump in the breast or under the armpits
- If there is a change in the size of the nipples
- If the skin becomes thick and develop orange pores.
- If there is a discharge from the nipples
- If there is any sort of pain in the breasts.
Those who are highly prone to breast cancer:
- If anyone from the family has a medical history of breast cancer
- Extended usage of birth control pills
- If anyone conceives their first child before the age of 20 or 30
- If there is an usual menstrual cycle
- Long exposure to menstrual therapy after the period cycle is over
- If the child is not regularly breast fed
- Smoking or consumption of alcohol can lead to breast cancer
How to detect symptoms by:
TOUCH :
Using multiple fingers of your hand and examine the whole area of the breasts till the area under the armpit.
- First, check for any irregularity while standing
- Second, check for any irregularity while lying down.
- Lastly, check for nipple areolar complex and see if there is any discharge or nipple retraction.
LOOK:
Stand infront of the mirror and look for any irregularities in the following ways:
- Keep your hands in the side
- Keep your hands on your waist
- Keep your hands above the shoulder
PRECAUTIONARY STEPS:
- Maintain body weight
- Exercise regularly
- Conceive your child at the right age
- Breast feed your child regularly
- Avoiding contraceptive pills for a longer period of time
- Consulting a doctor on noticing any significant symptoms.