As with any disease, even in the case of breast cancer, prevention is much better than cure. To take care of your breasts, depending on your age and other issues, find below a guide that is advised by specialists in the field.
1 - Monthly breast self-examination
Monthly breast self-examination is a very simple action that any woman can do without much effort; with rotational movements, the breasts are examined in turn, up to the upper part of the chest and armpits. Breast self-examination is recommended to be done once a month from the age of 20. The most appropriate period is a few days after menstruation. Many cases of breast cancer have been discovered by women themselves.
2 - Clinical examination of the breast
Clinical breast examination is a breast examination performed by a trained medical staff, who can catch cancer at an early stage. Clinical breast examination is recommended to be done once a year or at least every 2 years.
3 - Mammography
Mammography catches breast cancer at a very early stage. Mammography can be performed at any time, but it would be more appropriate to resolve the moment when the breasts are not swollen or painful such as. 3-4 days after menstruation. No special preparation is needed to do the mammogram.
4 - Breast echo
Eco is recommended for those women who have dense breasts, have a lesion that is not clearly interpreted by mammography, have breast padding with silicone and only a little tissue can be included in the mammogram, as well as those that can not be exposed to X-rays ( pregnant women).
Recommendations on age, risk and frequency of screening for breast cancer
A. Women who have no risk factor have a moderate risk of developing breast cancer. They are recommended:
1) Nëse janë 20-40 vjeç:
- Ekzaminim klinik i gjirit te personeli mjekësor çdo tre vjet.
- Vetëkontroll mujor i gjirit
2) Nëse janë 40-50 vjeç:
- Ekzaminim klinik te personeli mjekësor çdo vit
- Vetëkontroll mujor i gjirit
3) Nëse janë 50-70 vjeç:
- Mamografi çdo 2 vjet
- Ekzaminim klinik te personeli mjekësor çdo vit
- Vetëkontroll mujor i gjirit
B. Gratë që kanë disa faktorë rreziku (si histori familjare apo personale, probleme beninje të gjirit, fillim të hershëm e mbarim të vonshëm të menstruacioneve, moslindje ose lindje mbi moshën 30 vjeç, obezitet, ind gjiri të ngjeshur dhe ekspozim ndaj rrezatimit terapeutik) kanë një rrezik më të lartë se mesatarja për kancer gjiri. Atyre u rekomandohet:
- Clinical breast examination by medical staff every year
- Consultation with a breast specialist
- Mammography (and EKO if necessary) every year from the age of 40
- Monthly breast self -examination
C. Women who have genetic factors, breast cancer in a male family member, breast cancer and ovarian cancer in the same person, in two or more close family members are recommended:
- Clinical breast examination every six months
- Mammography and / or magnetic resonance every year from the age of 25
- Consultation with a breast specialist and genetic specialist
Source: Institute of Public Health
