Академический Документы
Профессиональный Документы
Культура Документы
American Cancer Society (2009). Prevention and Early Detection: American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Early Detection of Cancer. Atlanta: American Cancer Society U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2009). Screening for breast cancer.
Here are some helpful places to find additional information. National Cancer Institute (NCI) 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) American Cancer Society (ACS) 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345) The University of Utah has a website that can answer many medical questions: Healthcare.utah.edu Or 801-581-2121
Madsen Womens Health Center Clinic 4 OBGYN at the University of Utah Hospital Healthcare.utah.edu Pictures taken from the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics website.
of your fingers in small circles to examine the breast opposite of the hand you are using. Examine from collarbone to bra line and from armpit to breastbone. You will need to examine each spot three times, increasing the pressure each time to feel the different layers. Do not life your fingers for risk of missing an abnormality.
A BSE should not cause any discomfort or have any side effects. The only risk that could occur is becoming anxious if you find a change. This is why it is important to consult your physician before taking any extreme measures.
*If both breasts feel lumps throughout then it should be normal for you. *It is normal for clear or milky discharge to come from your nipples. There are several causes for this.
*unusual thick areas *sticky or bloody discharge from nipples *changes in the skin on your nipples or breasts (Ex: puckering, dimpling, or wrinkling) *unusual increase in size in one breast
Use the pads of your three middle fingers (not the tips) to check each breast. Move the pads
*drooping or lowering of one breast Are there any risks associated with BSEs?