Did you know that 80 out of 100 people your tumor when scanning the Breast In fact, a Regular breast palpation help enormously, Breast cancer early enough and then have it examined by a gynecologist. Self-examination is therefore an important step. The motto here is quite clear: Prevention is better than cure! Finally, the Early detection of breast cancer the forecast significantly improve.

On the occasion of thedays s of breast cancer we at Taynie would like to use our reach to educate you on what you should look for when Examining your breasts should pay attention to.

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You are probably wondering what the Palpating your breast because it is normal. You may have heard that breasts feel different over time. It can be normal for a younger person's breast to feel firm and lumpy when palpated and for the tissue to appear lumpy. At some point, however, the breast will become softer as there will be more fatty tissue instead of glandular tissue. Breasts feel softer especially after menopause. A Lumps do not necessarily have to be a symptom of breast cancer Do you want to be with your Self-examination Want to be on the safe side and keep an eye on other changes in your breast in addition to palpating? Then it can be helpful if you also Mirror to regularly check whether the Size or shape of your breast appears different. Deformations or enlargements can be symptoms of cancer. A mirror is therefore a useful aid in early detection.

Do not be alarmed if you feel your Lymph nodes These may appear larger, but there may be something harmless behind them. To be on the safe side, it is still advisable to have all changes checked by a doctor.

Breast cancer can be used primarily Knots and hardenings in the breast. In half of all patients, the cancer is in the upper and outer area of ​​the breasts . This is exactly the area that is approximately between the collarbone and the armpit is located.Did you know that the left breast is even more frequently affected by cancer than the right breast is?

Otherwise, Breast cancer also noticeable through other symptoms: A bloody or clear fluid coming from the nipples . It is therefore advisable to Self-examination also on other symptoms that could indicate cancer. If a gynecological examination , at the Breast cancer should be palpated, then in addition to the breast, the Area of ​​the axillary lymph nodes felt.

A Lumps in the breast is palpable when it has a size of approx. 1-2cm However, there can be variations - depending on the size of the breast and its general condition. There are breasts that are more lumpy than others. The lumps can then neither be moved nor do they hurt. They also always feel firm.

First of all, you should know that Hardening in the breast can arise due to various causes. However, the green light can be given initially, because In very few cases it is breast cancer . If a lump is discovered during palpation of the breast, this is usually a harmless and benign finding ; for example Cysts or fibroadenomas .

Are you now wondering what exactly cysts and fibroadenomas are? Fibroadenomas are so-called benign tumors that can be present in a breast. This change in the breast occurs especially among young people It is suspected that fibroadenomas are caused by Hormones be influenced. Cysts arise, however, from the age of 40 and often even go unnoticed. However, if these Pains cause, then you should clarify medically let.

In fact, 9 out of 10 conspicuous lumps in the breast are benign .

The However, breast tissue can also change due to menstruation and especially in the second half of the cycle may be possible Hardening in the breast sense.

Is there a specific time when you should best examine your breasts ? If you not yet in your menopause then you should one week before your period palpate. At the end of your cycle, your breasts often swell due to hormones. This leads to harder and lumpy glandular tissue, so that lumpy changes that can be caused by tumors can no longer be felt.

After menopause the whole thing looks different again: Here you have to choose one day a month , because now you can no longer orient yourself around your period.

You take the pill? Then you should perform the breast examination if a new monthly pack started becomes. 

If you notice something strange when you self-examine your breasts, then the First point of contact: your gynecologist There you can have the changes in your breast checked by a doctor. Did you know that from the Annual gynecological examination from the age of 30 takes place, during which the breast is also examined? Preventive examinations are therefore important for Breast cancer to be recognized as quickly as possible.

If there is a Abnormality in a male breast , this can be used to Family doctor or to the family doctor From there you would then have a Referral for a breast center receive.