Doctor Portal: 4 Ways to Self-Diagnose for Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Do you know that you can do a breast self-examination in just five minutes? Taking care of one's health is not just about physical exercise and diet, sometimes one has to be alert to changes in one's body and take special precautions.

Here are some steps to follow continuously at home to check if your breasts are showing changes.

Steps:

– Place yourself in front of a mirror and let the chest area appear, then put your hands on your buttocks on your buttocks while keeping your back straight and straight.

– Take care of your chest with one hand and circular movements, also check the area under the chest and armpits.

Other means:

– You can raise your hands to better see underarms and lower breasts. You must carefully check if you notice a change.

– You can also lie on your back, allowing the breast tissue to spread over your chest so that you can detect your breasts properly. Raise one hand to put it around your head and your other hand and feel any change or lumps in the fabric.

If you notice a change, be it a size, a redness, a pain or a difference in the nipple during the self-examination, you should see a doctor and do a medical examination. Do not forget to do this self-examination once a month.