Who are we & what is it all about?
Breast carcinoma is a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide being the most frequent cancer among the overall population with 2.26 million new cases in 2020 [1]. Treatment for breast cancer can be quite successful, especially if the disease is discovered early, which makes early diagnosis crucial [2].
Breast self-examination (BSE) is a very important step in the early detection of this dangerous disease as many women claim that a new breast lump they found on their own was the first indication of their breast cancer. Our project aims to raise awareness of breast cancer and teach people how to perform a self-examination.
We plan to create an interactive educational board that will teach women and men about BSE, and would be available in public spaces. We strongly believe that such educational boards set in diverse public places such as restrooms or lounges would help raise awareness of breast cancer, teach breast self-examination, and remind of its importance.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. According to World Health Organization, each year it changes more than 2 millions women’s lives. Early diagnosis is crucial.
How to do a breast self-exam?
Examine your breasts once a month, 3-4 days after periods.
1) Can you notice any changes?
Examine your breasts in the mirror. Can you see. notice any changes? Lumps, knots, change in skin color or texture? Nipple deformation, leaks of any fluid?
2) Start examining your breasts
Raise one arm. Firmly press 3 fingers on your breast and examine it in circular motion. Start with the armpit and finish with the nipple.
3) Try to apply different kind of pressure
Apply 3 different pressure levels - light, medium, firm - with your fingers to check your breast tissues. Do you feel anything strange?
4) And different movement patterns
Try to apply other patterns of movement such as up & down and wedges. Do you feel any differences?
5) Repeat in different positions
Repeat the breast self-examination standing, lying, or in the shower where it can be easier.
Early Detection Saves Lives.
