September 26, 2022

BREAST CANCER MONTH | BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

WHY DO WE PUT ATTENTION TO THIS?

Awareness of breast cancer health and prevention undoubtedly carries over October and is always the top priority. In everyday life and in the hustle and bustle, you can lose sight of which preventive appointments or visits to the doctor should be kept. In addition, we are distracted day after day with external influences such as social media and news that demand a lot of attention. We would also like to use October to draw attention to the urgency of breast cancer prevention.

Nevertheless, the chances of recovery have never been as good as they are today:
the survival rate over 10 years is 82% . The decisive factor here is early detection and regular examinations, especially in the case of family issues.

EARLY DETECTION CAN INCREASE CHANCES OF CURE

It is advisable to examine the breast yourself once a month * to determine any differences.
The first half of the cycle is best suited here , so that changes can be felt more clearly.
The examination for palpating the breast at the gynecologist is voluntary and free of charge at any time. From the age of 30, women can go to the gynecologist once a year to have their breasts, armpits and areas around the collarbone examined. Between the ages of 50 and 69 , you will be invited for a mammography screening every two years ,(a special X-ray examination for early detection) which is covered by health insurance. Apart from that, every woman is entitled to a mammography screening , after consultation with the gynecologist in order to gain more clarity

PRIORITIZE HEALTH AS AN ACT OF SELF-LOVE

Not every lump or abnormality is breast cancer.

If you are unsure, talk to (your) doctor whom you trust and ask your questions so that you receive the appropriate support. The chances of recovery and medicine have never been as advanced as they are today.

Prioritizing your own health and arranging appointments for check-ups are also considered a small act of self-love: You should not miss out on the time for this.

Set up a reminder that reminds you to organize the appointments. Also remind the women in your family and your immediate environment if you notice that they could forget it in their busy everyday life.