Regular Breast Examination

The National Cancer Institute, Department of Medical Services, recommends regular breast examinations. Can screen cancer from the beginning, increasing the chance of cure.

Dr. Somsak Aekasilp, Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, said that breast cancer is the number one cancer among Thai women. Statistics from the past to present that breast cancer has a higher incidence of disease. According to the cancer registry in Thailand in 2011, there are 12,613 new cases, or 28.5 per 100,000 population. Currently, the trend is continuing. Younger women over 20 years of age are more at risk for breast cancer. For this reason, society must be aware of this danger. If it is detected soon. It will increase the chances of cure more. Women of all ages are at risk for this disease so everyone is advised to observe the disorder themselves. Regular breast exams or additional screening at 40 years old.

Dr. Veeravut Imsamras, Director of the National Cancer Institute Added that Self Breast Examination The front of the mirror consists of three sub-positions: the first standing position, the right arm, the chest, the chest, the two sides compare the size, shape, indentation, wrinkles, color and swelling of the skin, the appearance of the nipple. The breast is then turned slightly to observe both sides of the breast. Position 2 Raise both hands above the head with the arms up and down to observe. Another unusual as can be observed especially dimpled skin of the breast due to hold more clearly. In the case of cancer may be pulling the skin to the dentist, and the third position on both hands, both sides pressed and released to the chest muscles. And lean forward to observe the traction of the skin easier.

The next step is Fistula Can be done in both sitting and sitting position. Using the palm of the index finger. Middle finger and fingertips to the tip of the finger. There are three types of breast fusion: 1. A fibrillation or clock pattern. The frog starts to fumble from the top of the nipple. Slide the fingers clockwise into circular motions extending to the base of the breast and armpit. 2. Fumble horizontally up and down along the body (Vertical Strip) begin to fumble from the lower part of the breast. Till the clavicle with three fingers in the upward direction. Switch to the breast. 3. Fill the breast or Wedge Pattern. Fumble from the breast to the base. And move the finger from the base to the nipple. The radius is around the breast to the collarbone and the armpit, and finally to the nipple and nipple. To see if there is water out. If an abnormality is detected. Should see the doctor. For further investigation.