how to check for breast cancer urself?

Question

sometimes i feel there is a lump in my breasts and sometimes i dont. we have a family history of breast lumps so i m really afraid. plz suggest the right way to check it as i cant go to a doctor. i m unmarried.

Answer 1

Of course you can see a doctor. You need to be seeing at least your GYN once a year for a pap and breast exam.

In the meantime, you should check your breasts every month. Get into the habit of doing it on the same day every month.

This is a great site that explains in detail (with pictures) of how to do it:

http://www.breastcancer.org/dia_detec_exam_idx.html

Answer 2

Be back.
I am back.

You do not have to see a male doctor. I can understand, the religious and the cultural implications. There are female doctors for you.

A doctor or nurse will teach you, it take few minute and you can check every day or twice a day.

You said"sometimes i feel there is a lump in my breasts and sometimes i dont".

This is the thing that you must tell a doctor, doctor will make sure that you can go for an X-rays while you are able to find it and a nurse or a doctor can look at it.

"we have a family history of breast lumps so i m really afraid. plz suggest the right way to check it as i cant go to a doctor. i m unmarried."

This tell me that you see a doctor to-day if possible. If a female doctor is not there in your area then you can go with a older sister, aunt,....... there are exception to the rule and your health may be in danger so that would be a very understandable situation..

Answer 3

l heard that the best time is after your period -probably 2 or 3 days after. Raise your arm to the back of your head and feel for a lump around your breast. Do the same on the other breast. lf you feel lumps, go to the doctor right away. The earlier the better. You can do a lot to save your breast before its too late.

Answer 4

Any women's clinic will be happy to give you information on how to do monthly breast self-examinations. It's very easy and takes only a few minutes once a month. A lot of younger women have "lumpy" breasts due to hormones, etc. Do this so that you won't be worried. Chances are anyway that if you EVER have a real breast issue you will feel it first (if you do the exams) while it is still very small and will be able to get it taken care of ASAP.

By the way, your breasts change consistency over the course of your menstrual cycle, so check them at the same time every month.

Answer 5

Hi there !
Relax..
Majority of the occasions, due to the hormonal changes especially near to the time of "monthly curse", some nodular feelings are common in breasts..
But since you sound very apprehensive , best way is to get an opinion from a surgeon.
Also in Gynaec OPD as well as in surgical OPDs, illustrated charts will be available on "how to check for any tumors of the breast" !
If above 40, its always better to undergo a "womens health check up" on yearly basis !
Have your doubt cleared first ..from a
surgeon okay ? !
Best wishes !

Answer 6

If u felt a lump while touching then it can be Cancer. Dont take any risk. If u dont want to go to a doc bcoz u r uncomfurtable then go to a lady doc. Dont waste any time coz it will cause difficulty later if u waste much time. So, go to a lady doc and best of luck, I hope every thing will be all right

Answer 7

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Answer 8

I can’t believe it, in today’s day and age you say you can’t go to a doctor because you are unmarried. Another thing, don’t you guys confide to your parents anymore? Well you have received a lot of good advice here and the message is loud and clear “GO TO A GOOD DOCTOR.”

Answer 9

I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE MARRIED THING HAS TO DO WITH IT,BUT SOMETIMES THE LUMPS CAN JUST BE FIBROID TISSUE BUT YOU SHOILD ALWAYS GO TO THE DOCTOR JUST TO BE SURE

Answer 10

chk urself.. there are few symptons u have..
chk the links provided above..i hope tatz all useful.. !!
hope u dont have tat disease..:)