PGI

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
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