Sunday, December 15th, 2024

Breast cancer is the biggest cause of death among women, find out for yourself if you have it with a 2 minute test


The cases of breast cancer are increasing rapidly in our country. The risk of cancer is increasing due to deteriorating lifestyle, technological changes and unhealthy diet. Due to lack of awareness about breast cancer, lack of knowledge about screening tests and many other reasons, the disease is not diagnosed and treated at the right time.

In our country, almost two thirds of patients are found to have stage 2 and 3 cancer. This stage requires treatment like surgery, chemo and radiotherapy. Despite better treatment, the results are not good. This is the reason why getting breast cancer tested on time is important for its better treatment.

Dr Naveen Sancheti, Director, Department of Surgical Oncology, Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad According to, fortunately there are many methods available for breast cancer screening, which can detect cancer in the pre-clinical stage.

Breast Self-Examination

Screening methods available for breast cancer include mammography, which is typically done annually for women after age 40. You can do a breast self-examination at home, starting at age 25. Do it every month within 10-14 days of your period, when your breasts are soft.

Benefits of Breast Self-Examination

Benefits of Breast Self-Examination

Remember, a breast self-examination helps you get to know your breasts so you can quickly identify any changes. It should be done using the middle three fingers and should be done in a clockwise (clockwise) and counterclockwise (opposite the clockwise) direction.

How to Do a Breast Self-Examination

How to Do a Breast Self-Examination
  • Use your three middle fingers.
  • Test in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
  • Perform the test in both standing and lying down positions.
  • Raise your hands up in front of the mirror.
  • Examine the entire breast, nipple areolar complex and axilla.
  • Become familiar with subtle changes in your breasts.
  • Note any changes and check again during the next period cycle.
  • If any major changes are noticed, consult a surgical specialist.

How does breast cancer occur and how many stages does it have?

Consult a doctor

Consult a doctor

Breast cancer screening is easy and free. You can do it from the comfort of your home, whenever is convenient for you. If you notice any changes in your breast, see a doctor immediately. If we detect it early, treatment becomes easier and most cases are curable.

keep this in mind

keep this in mind

This can help identify breast cancer cases early and lead to better outcomes with treatment. There’s just one problem – people aren’t doing breast screenings due to a lack of awareness and knowledge.

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