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Breast self examination (BSE) is dependent on acquiring proper
looking and touching techniques, it cannot be learnt by simply
hearing about it or by watching someone else perform it. Many
women do not perform BSE because they are unsure of what to look
for and how to distinguish something that is supposed to be
there from something that is not. Many are afraid to touch their
breasts because in many regions the superstition that touching
will cause cancer is still prevalent.
BSE should be a regular, monthly habit as it is the best
self-preservation technique in the fight against breast cancer.
If you perform it systematically you become more and more
skilled and experienced in it. You learn the structure of your
breast and it becomes easier to detect something that was not
there before. Although breast cancer is rare amongst women below
the age of 35, and its incidence increases after 50, no one can
guarantee that you will not find yourself in the statistical
group of women who suffer from it. Despite the fact that
breast cancer cannot be predicted or prevented, it is possible
to detect it early, treat it and beat it.
Breast Self Examination – examination technique (flash) [under
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