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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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im constantly checking mine.. sounds daft but from the age of 14 ive always thought id develop it one day.
Im worried that because my breasts are large that im going to miss something. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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my doctor amazing because i worry as there big affraid of missing anything every time i have smear they give me a breast check too does help relieve worry and stree i think it should be compulsory for everyone every 6 months like a smear .Lost a very close friend to breast cancer because she was too scared to get it checked out in time . |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"im constantly checking mine.. sounds daft but from the age of 14 ive always thought id develop it one day.
Im worried that because my breasts are large that im going to miss something. "
Keep a note of texture and changes during your cycle, including the nipples. If there are any changes go straight to your GP and get a mamogram referral. There is no need to be worried. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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im mainly worried that i'll have a lump deep in the breast tissue that i cant feel because of their vast size. Are all breast cancer lumps on the surface? |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"im mainly worried that i'll have a lump deep in the breast tissue that i cant feel because of their vast size. Are all breast cancer lumps on the surface?"
No they aren't but if you check around your under-arm area and listen to your body for twinges and unusual pain (outside of what is normal for you during your cycle) then you should be fine. At your age it is very rare unless there is a genetic heritage of breast cancer. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"I lost my nan to breast cancer ,my uncle to lung cancer and my grandad to pancreatic cancer. It's a horrid disease. Xxx"
I'm so sorry to hear that. Keep well and get yourself checked regularly. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Just to say if anyone needs help checking. I like to do my bit for care in the community. 2 sets of eyes are better than one "
That reminds me, men you need to check yours as well. You really don't need to be in moob territory to develop breast cancer.
Ryan, that is a noble offer but someone has to do it. It's more of a hands-on job than a visual check. |
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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago
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"Just to say if anyone needs help checking. I like to do my bit for care in the community. 2 sets of eyes are better than one
That reminds me, men you need to check yours as well. You really don't need to be in moob territory to develop breast cancer.
Ryan, that is a noble offer but someone has to do it. It's more of a hands-on job than a visual check."
Yes I have been researching the technique. Apparently more successful checking is performed whilst checker and checkee are both naked |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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1 in 8 women will get breast cancer at some point in their lives, and at least a third of women will not self-check their breasts. Early diagnosis is essential in treating breast cancer, and that’s where monthly self-checks come in. If you’re not sure where to start – don’t worry! Dr Dawn Harper’s guide will give you advice on exactly how to self-check your boobs.
As Simple as TLC...
Breakthrough Breast Cancer advocate a simple TLC method that will help you spot abnormalities as early as possible.
TOUCH your breasts. Can you feel anything unusual?
LOOK for changes. Is there any change in shape or texture?
CHECK anything unusual with your doctor.
No one knows your body better than you and everyone will have their own way of touching and looking for changes – there’s no special technique and you don’t need any training. It’s good to get into the habit of doing this regularly – maybe when you’re in the bath or shower, or while getting dressed in the morning. You might prefer to do it while standing up or lying down. Either way, the important thing is to be familiar with how your breasts look and feel normally, so you notice anything unusual – and remember to check the whole breast area, including your upper chest and armpits. |
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My great grandma had a breast removed, it was such a big operation that only three of the ladies that had it done survived. My gran and auntie also had a breast removed. One of my friends has and honest you would never know, in fact she dresses more daring now than she did before. |
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Just like to say it doUues work. About three and a half years ago Frisky found a lump in her right breast after doing a self check.
A few days later the consultant confirmed it was cancer.... Well here we are three and a half years later, Frisky has a few more scars and I've got a lot more grey hair...lol
So ladies and gentlemen please check your selves it may save your life, and if you're not sure ask, there are plenty of people who will show how.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I lost my nan to breast cancer ,my uncle to lung cancer and my grandad to pancreatic cancer. It's a horrid disease. Xxx
I'm so sorry to hear that. Keep well and get yourself checked regularly."
Thanks we keep a close eye on things here. Well I think that's why hubby likes to give my breasts thorough inspections or it could be he just loves groping my tits.lol. hubby looks after breast my mum my skin( she had skin cancer) we don't have much luck with cancer .xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Awful as a mammogram is I get them every year, peace of mind is worth the few moments of discomfort.
I had a mastectomy seven years ago and they re-diagnosed me with it last month in the same area my breast and lymph nodes had been.
I'm in hospital for my op to remove the tumours next Monday.
If I can't afford to be complacent after a lumpectomy, a mastectomy, chemo & radio therapies and five years of taking tamoxifen. No one can. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"At what age do we go for these bloody mammogram things as Im dreading that
xx"
You won't be called for one for some time yet but as you are in your 40s you can request one. I found that the menopause made my breast feel lumpy and I was having an unusual pain. It was less than two weeks and my boobs were being squashed in the machine but I was shown straight away that the lumps are just cysts and told what changes to look for.
Do keep checking until you really know what your own breasts feel like at all times of the month. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I had a routine mammogram 2 weeks ago and although I can't feel anything unusual, I've been called back for further tests  "
Quite often pre-cancerous cells or non-malignant tumours are picked up so try not to worry. I know it's a bit pointless saying that, but I find myself being philosophical about these matters. If they pick up any abnormalities fast they can operate fast if need be, so lessening the risks. Good luck. xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"sounds daft but from the age of 14 ive always thought id develop it one day."
It doesn't sound daft. I've had the same feeling.
"Im worried that because my breasts are large that im going to miss something. "
Ditto. Unfortunately mine are also naturally quite lumpy, so I've pretty much given up checking them as I it's like looking for lumps in a pile of lumps and trying to work out if any of the lumps are significant lumps. |
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"At what age do we go for these bloody mammogram things as Im dreading that
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You should get offered one automatically at age 50 and every three years after that but if there is a family history of breast cancer I would ask your GP for a referral for one |
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