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Can you do a breast self-exam in the shower?

Can you do a breast self-exam in the shower?

Yes, you can examine your breasts while in the shower. Being aware of the normal size and shape of your breasts is important to help you notice any marked changes from the ordinary. For this, it is required that women

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Can you give yourself a breast exam?

Can you give yourself a breast exam?

Yes, you can give yourself a breast exam. This is called as Breast Self-Examination (BSE), as the name indicates – it can be performed on your own. Breast Self-Examination is an early detection method and is an effective weapon in

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Can breast cancer be detected through self-examination?

Can breast cancer be detected through self-examination?

It should be remembered that monthly BSE is done in addition to and not as a substitute to regular scheduled mammograms (Beast X-Rays). Clinically, mammography, clinical breast examination, breast self-examination (BSE) are methods used for screening and early diagnosis of

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How is self-breast examination done?

How is self-breast examination done?

Breast self-exam is a step-by-step method to look for anything unusual with their breasts. It helps in early detection of symptoms of breast cancer. Women can pick a day of the month to examine their breasts, for example – first

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What are the 5 important steps of self-breast examination?

What are the 5 important steps of self-breast examination?

A self-breast examination is a step-by-step method that women can use to examine their breasts. This can help detect breast cancer early, which increases the rate of success of treatment and survival rate. 5 Steps to a Self-Breast Examination include:

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Women’s Wellness after Cancer Program may improve quality of life in cancer patients

Women’s Wellness after Cancer Program may improve quality of life in cancer patients

A paper published in BMC Cancer, showed the clinical benefits of an e-health enabled health promotion intervention post cancer and reported the possible improvement of quality of life in women recovering from cancer treatment (of breast, blood or gynaecological cancers).

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Cancer has made me a 2.0 version of myself! – Tahira Kashyap, A Proud Cancer Survivor

Cancer has made me a 2.0 version of myself!  – Tahira Kashyap, A Proud Cancer Survivor

Tahira Kashyap is a cancer survivor, apart from being an author, filmmaker and a mother of two. She has recently announced her Bollywood directorial debut with “Sharma Ji Ki Beti”. She is also the wife of Ayushmann Khurrana, a National

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Healthy Eating may Reduce Mortality among Breast Cancer Survivors

Healthy Eating may Reduce Mortality among Breast Cancer Survivors

A systematic review published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health showed that healthy eating may reduce all-cause and breast cancer-specific mortality. The systematic review included searching databases for studies that examined the associations between diet quality and

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Single Essential Oil Aromatherapy Can Improve Sleep Quality of Cancer Patients

Single Essential Oil Aromatherapy Can Improve Sleep Quality of Cancer Patients

According to a literature-based study published in Biomed Central Complementary Medicine and Therapies, aromatherapy can be beneficial to promote quality sleep in cancer patients. Aromatherapy uses concentrated essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers and other plant parts to interact with

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Exercise intervention can improve cognitive function after chemotherapy in breast cancer patients

Exercise intervention can improve cognitive function after chemotherapy in breast cancer patients

After undergoing chemotherapy, up to 60% of the cancer patients face cognitive problems which hampers their quality of life (QoL). A study was conducted to see whether an exercise regimen would enhance cognitive abilities in breast cancer patients who were

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