Breast Cancer
Here are the steps from the Indonesian Cancer Foundation that you can follow when doing early detection 7-10 days after menstruation:
1. Stand up straight. Look for changes in the shape and surface of the skin of the breast, swelling, and/or changes in the nipples. The shape of the right and left breasts are not symmetrical? Don't worry, that's normal.
2. Raise both arms up, bend the elbows and position the hands behind the head. Push the elbows forward, look at the breasts, push the elbows back, and look at the breasts' shape and size.
3. Position both hands at the waist, lean your shoulders forward so that the breasts hang, and push both elbows forward, then tighten (contract) your chest muscles.
4. Raise the left arm up, and bend the elbow so that the left-hand holds the top of the back. Using the right hand's fingertips, grope and press the breast area, and look at the entire left breast to the armpit area. Do top-down movements, circular movements, straight movements from the edge of the breast to the nipple, and vice versa. Repeat the same action on your right breast.
5. Pinch both nipples. Look for fluid coming out of the nipple. Consult a doctor if that happens.
6. In the sleeping position, place a pillow under the right shoulder. Raise your arms up. Look at the right breast and make three movement patterns as before. Using the tips of the fingers, press all parts of the breast up to around the armpits.
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