Breast cancer is no laughing matter. It remains as the biggest threat among women in Malaysia. There are many types of breast cancer and the treatment depends on the type and stage of the cancer. The plus side of this cancer is that you could actually improve your chance of survival if it is detected early.
The first stage in screening this cancer is by doing your own breast self examination. Although it only has a small role in detecting this cancer - perhaps only by chance, it is a good tool in reminding us of this cancer and how early you could bring it to a doctor's attention. This website has good diagrams and guidedance on how you could perform this examination at home.
http://www.breastcancer.org.my/abc-03-03.html
If you are worried that you might have felt a lump or your breast(s) looks abnormal, then seek a medical attention. Initially the doctor will perform a similar examination of the breasts and if there is a concern about it, further investigation using x-ray or scans will be done. Even if you do not notice/feel any changes to your breast(s), it is recommended that you get this examination done once every 3 years as early as your 20's.
I'm sure we've all heard of mammography. This is a special kind of x-ray that creates detailed images of your breasts. It is however only recommended once every one to two years from the age of 40 and once a year starting the age of 50. It is recommended early for women with a strong family history of breast cancer.
I could only imagine how frightening it would be if you find out that you have breast cancer but remember, if it is detected early, there are many available treatments to manage this cancer. Think of your loved ones. They care about you and they want you to be around them to enjoy life together. If you care about them and of of utmost importance - yourself, seek for early medical attention.
October is a Breast Cancer Awareness month around the globe. Show your support by joining the activities in conjunction with this event.
Another interesting initiative coinciding with the cancer awareness month for all the Muslim ladies out there is the Global Pink Hijab Day. This started of as an experiment founded by a group of high school students in Missouri, USA whereby Muslim women join walks in groups wearing pink headscarves with the intention of removing stereotypes and encouraging Muslim women to get engaged in dialogues about breast cancer awareness.
So show your support and be Breast Aware!
For more information about breast cancer awareness in Malaysia, go to www.breastcancer.org.my
The first stage in screening this cancer is by doing your own breast self examination. Although it only has a small role in detecting this cancer - perhaps only by chance, it is a good tool in reminding us of this cancer and how early you could bring it to a doctor's attention. This website has good diagrams and guidedance on how you could perform this examination at home.
http://www.breastcancer.org.my/abc-03-03.html
If you are worried that you might have felt a lump or your breast(s) looks abnormal, then seek a medical attention. Initially the doctor will perform a similar examination of the breasts and if there is a concern about it, further investigation using x-ray or scans will be done. Even if you do not notice/feel any changes to your breast(s), it is recommended that you get this examination done once every 3 years as early as your 20's.
I'm sure we've all heard of mammography. This is a special kind of x-ray that creates detailed images of your breasts. It is however only recommended once every one to two years from the age of 40 and once a year starting the age of 50. It is recommended early for women with a strong family history of breast cancer.
I could only imagine how frightening it would be if you find out that you have breast cancer but remember, if it is detected early, there are many available treatments to manage this cancer. Think of your loved ones. They care about you and they want you to be around them to enjoy life together. If you care about them and of of utmost importance - yourself, seek for early medical attention.
October is a Breast Cancer Awareness month around the globe. Show your support by joining the activities in conjunction with this event.
Another interesting initiative coinciding with the cancer awareness month for all the Muslim ladies out there is the Global Pink Hijab Day. This started of as an experiment founded by a group of high school students in Missouri, USA whereby Muslim women join walks in groups wearing pink headscarves with the intention of removing stereotypes and encouraging Muslim women to get engaged in dialogues about breast cancer awareness.
So show your support and be Breast Aware!
For more information about breast cancer awareness in Malaysia, go to www.breastcancer.org.my