Charina Evangelista Aleanette Cyril Lamuna Ron Matthew FLores Across the world BREAST CANCER has become the leading killer of women
Most prevalent type of cancer in the
Philippines where it can affect 1 out of 13 women
40% of diagnosed Breast cancers are
detected by women who feel lump Treating Breast Cancer ? EARLY DETECTION IS THE KEY Recommendation All women age 20 years and older perform BSE on a monthly basis. All women ages 29 to 39 should have clinical examination every 3 years All women ages 40 years and older have regular (every 1-2 years) mammograms Recommendation Age 40-69 annual clinical breast exams are recommended Age 50 annual mammogram is recommended Age 70 and over mammogram as a regular part of health care plan Examination should be done every month and at the end of menses in all menstruating women ( 7 days before and after). Barrier to Breast Self-exam The major barrier to BSE is the lack of CONFIDENCE. Physical assessment findings in a healthy adult A. By inspection B. By palpation By Inspection the breast should be: Symmetrical, full, rounded, smooth in all portion No dumpling, retraction or masses Nipples everted, areola even Axillae even color No masses, No rash By Palpation the breast should be: Firm and without masses, lumps Nipples should have no discharge Axillae should be smooth and node are nonpalpable THANK YOU