Today marks it the 8th anniversary of #NoBraDay. Waking up this morning to an October 13th and checking the social media I wasn't surprised with what I did see but I weep for the ignorance I see flying around. Thousands if not millions of individuals are tweeting about #nobraday on twitter but a large number of the tweets display ignorance only a few are in alliance with what today, October 13th truly symbolize.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Day is a day to enlighten women around the world on cancer and how to self-examine themselves to know if there is a lump on the breast or not. Early discovery of a lump on the breast can be treated but late discovery can lead to medical surgery.

For those of us that don't know much about breast cancer, I will give you a brief information

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that affects the cells of the breast. Breast cancer is associated with women but can also occur in men but in a very low situation. Over the years the rate of death associated with breast cancer have reduced due to alignment and educational programs being organized.

Some of the symptoms of breast cancer are as follows:

• A breast lump that feels different from the surrounding tissues of the breast
• Abnormal changes observed in the size, shape, and appearance of the breast
• A newly inverted nipple
• Redness of some areas of the breast




PREVENTION/CONTROL OF BREAST CANCER

√ Exercise often
√ Avoid gaining overweight/obesity
√ Feed healthily/ take good nutritional diet
√ Drink alcohol in moderation
√ limit/avoid chest x-ray
√ Nursing mothers are advised to breastfeed their children adequately as early stoppage of breastfeeding can be a cause
√ Don't expose the breast to harmful chemicals/rays
√Self Examination

HOW TO SELF-EXAMINE YOUR BREAST

> • Lye on your back
• Lay your right hands behind your head and take your left hands to your breast gently yet firmly touch all areas of your breast to check for lumps
• Stand up or sitting down take your hands and feel your armpit for breast tissues is connected to it
• Place a mirror before you and Check for any color spot/change for example readiness of the breast
• Gently squeeze your nipples checking for discharge


Every Lady Out There Should Make It Mandatory To Perform Self Examination For Breast Lump At Least Every Three Months

Original Content Written By Rukkydelta

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