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BREAST SELF EXAMINATION

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BREAST SELF -EXAMINATION (BSE)

-a method of findingabnormalities of the breast, forearly detection of

breast cancer.

-involves the womanherself looking(MIRROR) at andfeeling each breastfor possible lumps,distortions or

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Position

Patterm

Perimeter PracticePalpation Plan

The 7 P¶s of Breast Self Examination:

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` Inspect breasts visually and palpate in the mirror

with arms at various positions.

` Then perform the examination:lying down, first with a pillow

under one shoulderwith a pillow under the other

shoulderl in flat.

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` Examine the entire breast including the:nipple

axillary tailnearby lymph nodes.

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` P alpate with thepads of the fingers, withoutlifting the fingers as they move across the

breast.

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` 1st: Light pressure` 2nd: Moderate pressure`

3rd: Firm pressure

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S hould be the mostcomfortablefor the woman.

TYPES of Pa ttern:Vertica l strip ± a pa ttern involves moving the fingers upa nddown over the brea st.P ie-wedge ± a pa ttern star ts a t the nipplea nd moves outwar d.Cir cular ± or ³clock´ ;a pa tter n involves moving the finger s inconcentr ic cir cles f r om the nipple outwar d. Don¶t for get topa lpa te into thea xilla .

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` P ractice the breast self-exam` become familiar with the feel of the breast tissue, so you

can recognize changes.` A health care practitioner can providefeedback on your

method.

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` Know :what to do if yoususpect

a change in your breast

tissue.your family historyof

breast cancer.

Have:Mammographydone as often as your health

care provider recommends.

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THE STEPS:

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` BSE is best done at the same stage of their period

every month to minimize changes due to the menstrualcycle.

` Time: just after the end of the last period when thebreasts are least likely to be swollen and tender.

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S hould doBSE once a month, perhaps on the

firstor last day of every month.

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Testicular Exam &

Testicular Self Exam

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` includes a completephysical examof the groin and genitalorgans (penis, scrotum, and testicles) by your doctor.

` feel (palpate) the organs and examine them for thepresence of :

lumps

swellingshrinking (testicular atrophy)or other visual signs of an abnormality

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` can detect the:causes of paininflammationswellingcongenital abnormalities(such as an absent or undescended testicle),

lumps or masses (that may indicate testicular cancer .)

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` An undescended testicle is more common inpremature male babies than in

full-term male babies.

` S ome doctoras recommend :males ages 15 to 40.

` Testicular cancer isone of the most common cancersin men below 35 .` Many testicular cancers are first discovered as alumpor enlarged swollen

testicle.

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In the early stages of testicular cancer, the lump, which may be about the sizeof a pea, usually is not painful.

` Testicular cancer found early and treated promptly has a veryhigh cure rate.

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` may detect testicular cancer at anearly stage.

` many testicular cancers are first discovered by self-

examination as a :x painless lumpx enlarged testicle.

High risk men:.with a history of an undescended testicle .family or personal history of testicular cancer.

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` Many testicular lumps are cancerous and require immediatetreatment. Recommended age: 15 - 40 years old.

` Interventions:S urgeryx Chemotherapy

x Radiation Therapy

` An artificial testicle may be inserted into the scrotum toprovide a normal appearance.Because one normal testicleremains, a man's sexual and reproductive functions usuallyare not affected.

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` 1 . After a warm shower towel dry and find a well-lit room .S tand in front of the mirror and inspect the groin areaincluding the scrotum and the penis gland. Look for the

positioning of both scrotum and also for any lumps or bumps,and discoloration.

` 2. Raise one leg and place at right angles on a chair or stool

and inspect the scrotal sac again. Use the hand on thecorresponding side of the testicle and start to palpate or feelthe testicle. Apply medium pressure.

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3. Remember only to use the three digits, that is the indexfinger, middle finger and the thumb to feel the testicle. Alsoonly use the fleshy pads at the tips of the fingers to do thepalpation of the testicle.

` 4. Next, repeat the same procedure on the opposite testicleusing the tips of the three corresponding fingers. Feel for any

unusual lumps or bumps that was not there in the previousexamination. Look for change in skin texture or flakiness.S eeif there is any discoloration at any part of the scrotal surface.

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7 . Do the self testicular examination at least once a month or more if you have afamilyhistory or personal history of

testicular cancer.E

at healthy foods andexercise regularly topromote healthy organs and strong healthy body.