What should I do for breast self-examination? Look at these 4 points!

What should I do for breast self-examination? Look at these 4 points! Ltd.

As we all know, breast disease has always been a "heart trouble" for women, and extremely malignant cancers like breast cancer are very harmful to women's health, and women have always been more fearful. But instead of being scared, it is better to take preventive measures in advance, such as regular self-examination of the breast. However, there may be relatively little understanding of breast self-examination methods, which leads to many women not knowing how to start. So, what should breast self-examination be done? Ltd.

1. The breast is the site of early invasion of breast cancer, so for self-examination of breast cancer, the breast is the site that needs attention. First, observe whether there is any change in the appearance of the breasts, whether the breasts are symmetrical, whether the breast skin has redness, swelling, depression, or even "orange peel-like changes". Then perform a palpation and touch the breast to see if there is a lump. Meilun

2. Secondly, check the nipple and observe whether there are changes in the nipple skin, such as inward depression, deviation, etc. Some breast cancer patients may also have nipple discharge, and the liquid is mostly bloody, serous or watery. Meilun Ltd.

3. The areola area is also a place that needs attention. Cancer invades the areola, which can cause itching and red patchy eczema-like changes in the areola and surrounding skin. The surface may also ooze scabs or keratosis and desquamation. In severe cases, it may also form ulcers. Therefore, when observing the areola, we should focus on these suspicious symptoms. Ltd.

4. Axillary lymphadenopathy is mainly caused by the cancer invading the surrounding lymphatic vessels and transferring to the local lymphatic drainage area. Therefore, in the breast cancer self-examination, the examination of the axillary area should not be overlooked. Pay attention to observation and Touch for swollen lymph nodes. Meilun

Mammography

Breast self-examination has always been respected by looking at the shape, touching the hand, and squeezing the overflow. However, doctors prefer ultrasound, mammography, and magnetic resonance examinations. Breast self-examination is feasible and difficult to be an effective screening method. If abnormalities are found, you should go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible.