Ladies, it’s time to take charge of your health with a simple three-minute breast check! 💖 Did you know one woman in the UK is diagnosed with breast cancer every ten minutes? Yet, only 45% of women are regularly checking their breasts. Dr Cihan Uras, a top breast cancer surgeon, emphasizes that early detection dramatically increases survival rates.
Here’s your quick step-by-step guide to a thorough self-exam:
1️⃣ **Mirror Time (1 min):** Stand topless in front of a mirror with your shoulders straight and hands on hips. Look for any changes—dimpling, redness, or nipple changes like inversion or discharge.
2️⃣ **Raise & Inspect (30 secs):** Lift your arms and observe any shifts in contour or skin stretching. Look for skin pulling or puckering.
3️⃣ **Feel It Out (90 secs):** Lying down, use circular motions with your fingertips to check the entire breast area, including up to the armpit. Vary pressure to feel all tissue layers and lookout for lumps or unusual tenderness.
If you notice a lump, stay calm—most aren’t cancerous but consult a doctor promptly. The gold standard is to check a few days after your period when tenderness is minimal. For those without periods, pick the same time monthly to make it a habit.
Early detection could be the key to life-saving treatment. Let’s make self-checks a regular part of your routine. Share this post to remind the amazing women in your life to keep themselves safe. 💪✨ #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #SelfCareRoutine