How to Perform a Breast Self-Examination

Hi Everyone,

Lost a dear friend to Breast cancer on 31st May 2010. It was a shock to me and all the common friends. Unimaginable to think what her parents, Sibings  and her husband is going thru. This is my way of trying to spread the news of self examination as early detection of Breast cancer or any other type of cancer can help medically or in some case erase it. Please take care and consult a doctor to clear any doubts or you feel something is wrong. Thank you Teens health.

Regard – Tiger shetty

 

How Do I Examine My Breasts?

It’s a good idea to examine your breasts once a month, and it makes sense to choose the same time each month because breasts usually change with the menstrual cycle. The best time to do a BSE is about a week after your period starts.

There are two parts to a BSE:

• how your breasts look
• how they feel

The looking part is easy. Before you put on a bra, stand or sit in front of a mirror with your arms relaxed at your sides. Look at your breasts carefully. Do you see anything unusual, like a change in the way your nipples look? Any dimples or changes in the skin?

Then look at yourself from different angles and arm positions. Keep your hands at your sides, raise your arms overhead, place your hands firmly on your hips (to tighten your chest wall muscles), and bend forward. Watch for dimples or changes in the skin. Everyone’s breasts look different. Get to know what yours look like.

The next part is how your breasts feel. It may seem strange at first to handle your breasts. Some girls feel self-conscious about it, but there’s no reason to feel guilty or awkward. BSE is a positive way to stay healthy.

Some girls feel it’s easiest to do the feeling part of the BSE in the shower — not only is it convenient, but the soap and water can also help your hands move easily over your breasts. Examine your breasts one at a time. If you’re starting with your right breast, raise your right arm, place your right hand behind your head, and use your left hand to feel your breast.

One way to examine your breast is to think of your breast as a circle. Using the pads of your three middle fingers, move your fingers in a spiral motion from the outside to the inside of the circle, gradually getting closer to the nipple. Notice what feels normal and what may feel different from the last time you examined your breasts.

Use different levels of pressure — light, medium, and firm — to feel each part of your breast. This will allow you to feel the various layers of tissue in the breast. Start with light pressure, increase to medium pressure, and finish with firm pressure to feel the deepest tissue. When you have covered the entire breast, use your finger and thumb to gently squeeze your nipple, watching for any discharge. Then put your left arm behind your head and check your left breast the same way.

 

 You can also examine your breasts as you lie on your back on your bed. Use the same method described above, raising one arm and using the other hand to check your breast in a spiral motion. While you’re doing the exam, it’s a good idea not to take your hand off your breast so you don’t miss a spot. You should also check your armpits for any lumps. Girls who have large breasts should also feel their breasts from the side, while lying on one side and then the other.

As you feel your breasts, you may notice lumps or bumps. This is usually normal — just like so many things about people, breasts are unique. Some girls’ breasts are large, some are small; some are symmetrical, others are not. Some healthy breasts feel really bumpy, whereas others are less so. Most teens have healthy breasts no matter what they look or feel like. But if you’re worried about the way your breasts look or feel, let your doctor know.

Warning Signs

If you feel an unusual lump in your breast, don’t panic — breast cancer is extremely rare in teens. In fact, among teen girls, the most common type of breast lump is usually related to normal breast growth and development. Other common conditions can cause a breast lump, such as a noncancerous growth known as a Fibroadenoma( Pronounced: fye-bro-ah-duh-no-muh. A type of noncancerous growth that contains fibrous tissue), and small, fluid-filled cysts that tend to vary in size with a girl’s menstrual cycle and are called fibrocystic breast changes.

Fibrocystic breast changes are common. In fact more than half of all women have them. They’re related to the normal cycling of hormones associated with menstruation. Fibrocystic breast changes are typically worse just before and at the start of a girl’s period.

If you feel a lump in your breast, talk to your doctor to see if the cause is one of these common conditions. If you have fibrocystic breast changes or other breast problems that may make it difficult to perform a good BSE, your doctor can help.

Infections can also cause breast lumps, as can an injury to the breast.

If you have any of these problems, you should talk to your doctor:

• pain in your breast that seems unrelated to your period
• a new lump, bump, or other change in your breast
• a red, hot, or swollen breast
• fluid or bloody discharge from your nipple
• a lump in your armpit

The goal of a BSE is for you to get used to the way your breasts feel. The better you know your body, the healthier you can be!

Reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD

Source – http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/bse.html#

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Request on behalf of Guruprasad for his operation

Dear Sir,

Sub: Financial help required by Sri Guruprasad Shetty for Kidney transplantation regarding.

Sri Guruprasad Shetty aged 24 years is a resident of Kelagina Mane House, Post-Delanthabettu, Mangalore. His father Sri Sanjeeva Shetty is having a small piece of agricultural land and income from this is the main source of income for their family. As the health condition of Shri Guruprasad is very bad due to failure of both kidneys he is unable to go for any job or even work in his own agriculture fields. He lost his mother at a very early age. He is undergoing dialysis treatment 3 times in a week for the last 3 years at the Yenapoya Hospital Mangalore. After dialysis, he becomes very tired, that he is not able to do his routine and personal woks at home. As he is not able to pay the amount of Rs15,000 to 20,000 which is the weekly expenditure for dialysis, the same is borne by the neighbours and his friends/relatives. The balance amount for the treatment is borne by taking hand loans from friends and relatives. Seeing this desperate condition, now that one of his relative is ready to donate a kidney and the operation is planned to be done at Manipal Hospital Bangalore. The surgery may require cost of Rs 12 lakhs. Due to the financial problem the surgery is getting delayed and the dialysis is continued, which is costing extra expenditure. The sooner, the surgery is done, the better for Sri Guruprasad, otherwise his life itself is under great danger as he is running out of his resources. Hence we kindly request for all possible financial help from Youth Clubs and other Public Organisations. Please have a positive mind and do contribute for this cause and see that Sri Guruprasad comes back to his life with full vigour and energy. If we can bring him back to his normal life again, that will be the greatest thing we can do to a person in this society who really needs our help. His account number and other details are cited below. Thanking you.

A/C No: 6052500100918101.

Karnataka Bank, Padavinangadi, Mangalore.

Enclosed;

Doctors Certificate,
Ration card copy,
Income Certificate Copy,
Passbook Copy & Photo.

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Christmases When You Were Mine lyrics

Please take down the misletoe
Cause I don’t wanna think about that right now
Cause everything I want is miles away
In a snow covered little town
My momma’s in the kitchen, worrying about me
Season’s greetings, hope you’re well
Well I’m doing alright
If you were wondering
Lately I can never tell

I know this shouldn’t be a lonely time
But there were Christmases when you were mine

I’ve been doing fine without you, really
Up until the nights got cold
And everybody’s here, except you, baby
Seems like everyone’s got someone to hold

But for me it’s just a lonely time
Cause there were Christmases when you were mine

Merry Christmas everybody
That’ll have to be something I just say this year
I’ll bet you got your mom another sweater
And were your cousins late again
When you were putting up the lights this year
Did you notice one less pair of hands

I know this shouldn’t be a lonely time
But there were Christmases when I didn’t wonder how you are tonight
Cause there were Christmases when you were mine

You were mine

 

7 Years And 50 Days lyrics

Cascada

7 years and 50 days, the time is passing by
Nothing in this world can be as nice as you and I
And how could we break up like this?
And how could we be wrong?
So many years, so many days and I still sing my song

Now I run to you like I always do
When I close my eyes I think of you
Such a lonely girl
Such a lonely world
When I close my eyes I dream

I return to you like I always do
When I close my eyes I think of you
Such a lonely girl
Such a lonely world
When I close my eyes I dream … Of you

7 years and 50 days, now just look at me
Am I the girl I use to be
So damn what do you see?
And how could we break up like this?
And how could we be wrong?
So many years, so many days and I still sing my song

Now I run to you like I always do
When I close my eyes I think of you
Such a lonely girl
Such a lonely world
When I close my eyes I dream

I return to you like I always do
When I close my eyes I think of you
Such a lonely girl
Such a lonely world
When I close my eyes I dream … Of you

If you have any corrections for 7 Years And 50 Days lyrics, please feel free to submit them.

 

 

 

 

What causes Stress- By Dr Ridhima Shetty

 

Regardless of the cause, stress sets in motion certain automatic changes in the body that are designed to give it a quick burst of energy. The pattern of changes has been called the “fight-or-flight” response because it most likely evolved from our prehistoric ancestors, who faced daily dangers in their search for food and shelter and had to either flee or do battle. Of course, we no longer face such dangers, but our bodies continue to react as if we did. So instead of responding to a saber-tooth tiger lurking behind a tree, the body reacts to petty annoyances like getting caught in traffic, being reprimanded by a supervisor, or worrying about bills. Regardless of the type of stress, the body goes through the following changes:

 

 

• · The adrenal glands release adrenaline and other stress hormones that prime certain organs to go into action.
• · The breathing becomes faster and shallower to allow the body to take in more oxygen.
• · The liver releases more glucose (blood sugar) to provide extra energy.
• · The heart beats faster and blood pressure rises to increase the distribution of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
• · Blood flow to the brain and muscles is increased and, at the same time, reduced to digestive organs.

 

Sweating increases to allow the body to burn more calories without a rise in body temperature. (In theory, sweating also makes the skin slippery and more difficult for a predator to grab.)

After the stressor disappears, the body returns to its normal state (homeostasis). If, however, stress is chronic — as it is for many people — the body stays on high alert. The many damaging consequences include a rise in cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, damaged blood vessels, decreased mental skills, and a weakened immune system.

Copyright: Dr Ridhima Shetty 2009