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 A breast self-examination (BSE) is a simple way of detecting changes in the breasts. Sometimes, these changes could indicate malignanacy; therefore BSE could well be a life- saving procedure that helps to detect breast cancer at an early stage. It may be carried out once in a month. Expert opinion is, however, divided over this suggestion. The American Cancer Society, which for years has maintained that all women do BSE, now recommend that all women above age 40 do a yearly mammogram while BSE is optional. However, BSE needs to be carried out properly after being guided by an expert. A recent trial study in Shanghai, China, that involved more than 250,000 women did not indicate that BSE helped to reduce the number of breast cancer deaths. The following is a list of potential conditions that present as breast lumps and how they “feel”- • Cysts - When lumps feels smooth, squishy, move around or change size • Pseudo-lumps- When the lumps are hard to feel, not easily movable and does not change size or shape • Fibroadenomas - When the lumps are round and firm and move around during BSE • Breast cancer - When the lump has an irregular shape (not round) with a pebble-like surface, hard and immovable. Click here to view animation on Breast Self-Examination |
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Posted by:
PAKumar
Posted on: 01/28/2012 Hi My wife has been diagnosed with
Hypoechoic lesion left inner quadrant size 13.7x12.7mm
Reveals soft tissue lesion and rest of the all quadrants appear normal.The Impression by the Doctor is"Cyst chest left inner quadrants' advised for Excision biopsy. What will be the estimated cost for this? Pls guide me.
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Dr.sajeevKumar
Posted on: 10/27/2011 My daughter was diagnosed to have fibroadenosis following a small lump in breast. It was surgically removed and biopsy showed fibroadenoma. Could a better diagnostic method could have avoided surgery and was it unnecessary as even fibro adenoma can followed up as she is only 20 years old????
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Mary22
Posted on: 08/30/2010 I'm 40 years, Last week I visited the clinic to do the mamogram and ultrasound and the report shows that I have fibro-adonses in my right breast, and last night for the first time I touch something hard in my breast, Am seeing a doctor tomorrow, i hope it is not serious. i cannot stop thinking of my kids. MJ
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cyrael(Guest)
Posted on: 08/23/2010 hello, im just 24 years old. i noticed last month that theres an immovable round shape mass in my lower part of my right breast. im afraid to consult a doctor. i always do the BSE and before that i just started to finish the 3 mos therapy of progyluton. after i noticed it, i stop the med.. i dont know now what im going to do..pls help me. zy
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Kuku.16(Guest)
Posted on: 08/03/2010 i am having lumps in both of my breasts....they are painful when get touched or pressed...i am 16.. i consulted a doctor and she advised me for ultrasound. in that report no such cyst or mass appeared and even the subareolar complex appeard normal. i am taking medicines like- MECGLA and EVION 400...this problem of mine is since october 2009...please suggest somthing and the measures to be taken further.
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kaira26(Guest)
Posted on: 04/04/2010 i also had a lump in my right breast though not painful.when i consulted the doctor he replied and explained about fibroadenosis for which FNAC test was conducted.he further said it is not abnormal till it projects out and it looks ugly.in that case a minor operation can be done.
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secky36(Guest)
Posted on: 02/03/2010 One week before my 18 birthday I realized that I had a pain in my breast which was unusal to those I experienced with my period. Within the last two days I observed a swelling in the left breast along with a constant lancing throughout the day. I visited my doctor who told me that the right breast was very soft but the left one was a bit lumpy. He went on to explin that I had a condition called Fibroadenosis and that it will be only experienced during, before or after my menstrual cycle. I am still concerned, can you tell me any thing more?
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guest
Posted on: 02/15/2010 Please dont worry , i have had these Lumps for over 22 years and every time i get them i question is it them or something else. my doctor is brilaiant and will reassure me and examine me just to put my mind at ease. the pain is excrutiation and she has told me that they go when you go through the menopause. i was 21 when i firs got them. the only good thing is i actually look as if i have a good chest, i find no pain relief helps. hope this is benefical to you. |
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