October is breast cancer awareness month!⠀
I’m very passionate about helping people to make healthier choices in their life’s, use safer products and feel their BEST.⠀
But for breast cancer we need to do a little more.⠀
Breast cancer affects roughly one in eight women in the US at some point in their lives. It’s the second most prevalent cancer in American women, after skin cancer. Fortunately, it’s also one of the most treatable. Regular breast self-exams can help to catch cancer early. Therefore it’s recommended that women over 20 conduct a breast self-exam monthly.⠀
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BREAST SELF-EXAMS SAVE LIVES!⠀
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So I am asking every woman that comes by this blog post to follow the instructions below and do a self exam. Share the post to create more awareness and have more women learn how to do it.⠀
We need to stay healthy for our family, for our children and for everyone that loves us.⠀
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3 Steps:⠀
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1. Take a shower. ⠀
Using the pads of your fingers, check the entire breast and armpit area. Note any lumps, thickening or hard knots.⠀
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2. Look in the mirror. ⠀
Visually inspect your breasts with your arms st your sides, then repeat with arm overhead. Look for changed in contour, changes in the nipples, and any swelling or dimpling of the skin. Flex your chest and look again for dimpling, puckering or changes particularly on one side.⠀
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3. Lie down. Place a pillow under your right shoulder and your right arm behind your head. Using your left hand, move the pads of your fingers around your right breast and armpit. Use light, medium and firm pressure. Squeeze the nipple, checking for discharge and lumps. Repeat on your left side.
