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30 Days is a lifetime

THESE DAYS, FINDING A LUMP OR A SIGN OF CANCER IN THE BREAST IS NOT NECESSARILY LIFE THREATENING, AS IT ONCE WAS.

Modern medicine has made huge advancements in breast cancer treatment1 and those who are diagnosed early can lead happy lives for many years.

What’s important is to check yourself regularly and see your doctor as soon as you suspect anything. Women as young as 26 may be at risk2 and it is important that every woman should do a Breast Self-Examination every 30 days - ideally 2-3 days after her menstrual cycle3.

Remember, 30 days is a lifetime of hugs, chocolate, selfies, family, giggles, surprises… So, you look after yourself.

How to do a Breast Self-Exam

Explore your breasts. Get comfortable knowing how they feel. The better you know your breasts, the easier it is to detect any changes. Checking your breasts every month allows for the early detection of potential breast cancer symptoms. Make sure to share this important message with everyone you know: Tell your mom, your best friend, your neighbour, and your colleagues. #Every30Days

What you need to know about breast cancer

Symptoms of breast cancer include:

  • A lump or swelling in the breast or armpit

  • Change in the size or shape of the breast

  • Inverted nipple

  • Eczema-like rash on the nipple

  • A bloody discharge from the nipple4

Visit your doctor if you detect symptoms

#Every30Days #30DaysIsALifetime #BreastCancer #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastSelfExam

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References

  1. Duan S, Buxton ILO. Evolution of Medical Approaches and Prominent Therapies in Breast Cancer. Cancers (Basel). 2022 May 16;14(10):2450. doi: 10.3390/cancers14102450.

  2. Eygelaar D, van Rensburg EJ, Joubert F. Germline sequence variants contributing to cancer susceptibility in South African breast cancer patients of African ancestry. Sci Rep. 2022 Jan 17;12(1):802. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-04791-1

  3. Hussen A, Kumbi M, Bedewi J, et al. Breast self-examination practice and associated factors among women of reproductive age in southeast Ethiopia. Front Oncol. 2023 Jun 8;13:1176022. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.

  4. 4 Prusty et al. BMC Women's Health. 2020. 20:106 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-020-00967-x

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