How To Do A Self Breast-Examination (WITH PICTURES)

 

It is sad that many cases of breast malignancy still present very late to the hospital despite the conspicuous location of the breast

The breast self-examination (BSE) is an easy way to detect breast lumps (& other abnormalities) early. This is how to do a self-breast exam:

1. Stand before a mirror. Inspect both breasts for anything unusual, like any discharge from nipples, puckering, dimpling, or scaling of the skin.

 The next two steps shows any change in the shape or contour of your breasts. As you do them, you should be able to feel your chest muscle tighten.

2. Clasp your hands behind your head and press hands forward. While watching closely in the mirror for any shape or contour abnormality.

3. Press hands firmly on hips and bow slightly towards your mirror as you pull your shoulders and elbows forward.

OPTIONAL: You may do the next part in the shower as soapy skin make it easy for gliding fingers to appreciate the underlying texture better.

4. Raise your left arm. Use 3 or 4 fingers of your right hand to explore your left breast firmly, carefully and thoroughly.

Beginning at the outer edge, press the flat part of your fingers in small circles slowly around the breast. Gradually work toward the nipple.

Be sure to cover the entire breast. Pay special attention to the area between the breast and the armpit, including the armpit itself.

Feel for any unusual lump or mass. You can repeat step 4 more than once on each breast to be double sure.

5. Then, gently squeeze the nipple and look for a discharge.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 the exam on your right breast.

 

7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 lying down. Lie flat on your back, left arm over your head and a pillow (or folded towel) under your left shoulder.

This position flattens the breast and makes it easier to examine. Use the same circular motion described in (4) above.

Repeat step 7 on the right breast.

And that's it! With constant practice, the whole examination should take less than 5 minutes. These few minutes could turn out priceless.

UAMSA Hosts Pioneer Doctors To Grand Dinner

The evening of Friday, 1st of December 2017 was one whose memory will linger for a  long time.

The dinner organised by the University of Abuja Medical Students Association (UAMSA) for her pioneer class of medical students and the first ever graduating medical doctors was one packed with so much fun to remember.
The event which started at about 6pm and lasted for about 4 hours had in attendance dignitaries, consultants, resident doctors,  medical and nursing students, graduands' family members, friends and well wishers from all walks of life.
There were lots of jokes by the MCs and the husband of one of the graduands, musical performance, presentation of  awards and medals of honour, words of advice to the graduands by the Chief Medical Director of University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Prof. Bisallah Ekele, who was represented by the CMAC, deans of faculties, and other doctors present, toast, cutting of cake, LOTS OF DELICIOUS DELICACIES AND DRINKS, taking of pictures, speech by the incumbent and pioneer presidents of UAMSA, music, dance and lots more.
In his speech, the President of UAMSA, Comrade Olawale Bankole expressed joy that the steadfastness of 12 years have finally yielded the victory of graduation while thanking the University Vice Chancellor and everyone who played notable roles in making it a reality. Comrade Uchenna Chukwurah, the pioneer President of UAMSA thanked the incumbent Excos for the honour.  He went down  memory lane to recount the struggles of 12 years, shared some stories of past struggles with new students who may not have heard of them, calling on stage his successor Comrade Uchenna Anyawu for recognition.
People present expressed how impressed they were with the event saying it surpassed their expectations. "I have been attending students events for decades but i've not seen one as organised and fun-filled as this one" a professor present told our reporter.


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