cause my grandma had breast cancer and they say it is hereditary.
2006-06-08 13:25:03 · 5 answers · asked by bugsandtweety 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Do monthly self-exams of your breasts to check for any small lumps. That is the best early detection, and can help you to treat or remove lumps before they become cancerous or dangerous. If you find a lump, see your doctor right away to determine if it's cancerous or just fluid (that can happen sometimes too). Here's a website to help you learn how to do a self-exam:
http://www.komen.org/bse/
2006-06-08 13:37:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do the breast self-exam after your period. Every month. Examine your breasts in the mirror and learn to recognise your breast. Check that there is no discharge from the nipples and no lumps or bumps. Go to the gynae and tell him to teach you how to do the BSE.
Peace.
2006-06-08 13:31:29 · answer #2 · answered by angieasee64 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to consult with a physician about this. I am not sure what age that you will have to start with a baseline mammogram. Check the guideline and follow-up and also do monthly breast exams.
2006-06-08 13:28:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If anything feels abnormal when you do your breast self-examination (which I hope you do), go immediately to the doctor, who will probably refer you for a mamogram.
Sometimes it's only fibroid -- which is not life-threatening.
2006-06-08 13:32:31 · answer #4 · answered by Terri C. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go and get check ups all the time . i hope you never ever have it. best of luck to you stay safe.
2006-06-08 13:32:32 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋