Breast cancer remains the leading malignancy among women globally. Educating ourselves on routine self-examinations and professional digital screenings is the first line of defense.
1. Monthly Self-Examinations
Women over 20 should perform a monthly self-check 3-5 days after their cycle, feeling for lumps, skin changes, dimpling, or nipple discharges.
2. Digital Mammograms
Annual screening mammograms are highly recommended for women aged 40 and above. High-resolution digital imaging can identify tiny tumors up to two years before they can be felt.
3. Preventive Clinical Consultations
Individuals with a family history of breast cancer should seek genetic risk counseling and early targeted ultrasound evaluations with an oncologist.