October is breast cancer awareness month!! Know more about breast cancer and spread the message to your near and dear ones... Breast Cancer can be cured if detected early! Here are some simple ways for early detection of breast cancer. 1) Self breast examination- A simple examination of one's breast and axilla once a month will help you detect any new swelling or changes in the breast which will help you to seek medical help at the earliest.Self breast examination is recommended once a month by every female after the age of 21 years 2) Clinical breast examination- It may be prudent to see your family physician/surgeon/gynaecologist for a proper clinical breast examination once in 6 months as a part of routine check-up.Doctors being trained are more likely to pick up suspicious abnormalities earlier than you! 3) Screening mammography- Screening mammography is a X-ray of breast which helps to detect earliest possible cancerous changes in breast.Screening mammography is recommended for all females once every year after the age of 40 years. These simple screening methods if followed up well will help to detect breast cancer at the earliest stage and help to achieve cure!! Stay aware, Stay Fit!! For more information visit www.drrahulkulkarnioncologist.in #october#breastcancerawareness #selfbreastexamination #clinicalbreastexamination #mammography #earlydetection #breastcanceriscurable #drrahulkulkarni