To self-examine the breasts, it is necessary to follow three main steps, including observation in front of the mirror, palpation of the breast standing and repetition of the lying palpation.
O autoexame da mama não é considerado um dos exames preventivos do câncer, mas pode ser feito uma vez por mês, todos os meses, entre o 3º e o 5º dia depois da menstruação, que é quando as mamas estão mais flácidas e indolores, ou em uma data fixa nas mulheres que já não têm menstruação. Embora o exame não permita fazer o diagnóstico do câncer, ajuda a conhecer melhor o corpo, permitindo que se esteja atento a possíveis alterações que possam surgir na mama. Veja quais os 11 sinais que podem indicar câncer de mama.
- All women over the age of 20.
- With a case of cancer in the family.
- Or over 40 years of age.
- Without cases of cancer in the family.
- Should undergo a breast self-exam to prevent and diagnose breast cancer at an early stage.
- This test can also be done by men.
- As they may also develop this type of cancer.
- With similar symptoms.
- Learn more about breast cancer in men.
To perform the breast self-examination correctly it is important to perform the evaluation in 3 different times: in front of the mirror, standing and lying down, following the following steps:
To look in front of the mirror, remove all your clothes and observe the following diagram:
During observation, it is important to evaluate the size, shape and color of the breasts, as well as bumps, gaps, bumps or roughness. If there are changes that were not present during the previous exam or if there are differences between the breasts, it is recommended to consult the gynecologist or mastologist.
The palpation of the feet should be done during bathing with wet body and soapy hands. To do this, you need:
Palpation should be done with your fingers together and stretched out in a circular motion through your chest and up and down. After breast palpation, you should also gently press your nipples to see if there is any fluid leakage.
To make an elongated palpation, you need
These steps must be repeated in the right sinus to complete the evaluation of both breasts. If changes may be felt that were not present during the previous exam, it is recommended that you consult the gynecologist for diagnostic tests and identification of the problem.
Watch the video below and clarify your doubts about breast self-examination:
Breast self-examination is a great way to understand breast anatomy, helping to quickly identify changes that can indicate cancer development. However, this can also be a method that causes a lot of anxiety, especially when you notice a change.
Therefore, it is important to know that the presence of small breast lumps is relatively common, especially in women, and does not indicate that a cancer is developing. However, if this mass grows over time or causes other symptoms, it may indicate a malignant tumor and therefore should be examined by a doctor. Symptoms to consider include:
While mammography is the best way to identify a possible malignant change in women, in men the best test is palpation. However, if the man identifies changes, he must go to the doctor so that he too can touch and request further tests, if necessary.
Understand when breast mass is not severe.