Suspecting and Detecting Breast Cancer
Or how did people find out that something is not normal?
Symptoms & Detection
There are many ways in which people have found out about their breast cancer, but they have all involved themselves or a healthcare professional checking their breasts. Other people, such as friends, community members and even teachers, can play an important role in encouraging women to check their breasts.
Here are some examples of how women found out about it
- felt something weird
- attended screening camps
- encouraged by others (e.g. friends, lecturers)
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Words to know and use
Here you find some words that are often used when talking about examination and diagnosis. It is good to know them.
| Word in English | Word in Swahili | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
|
Breast-Self Examination (BSE) |
Uchunguzi wa matiti |
is a routine check of the own breasts by feeling for lumps or other changes |
|
Screening |
Uchunguzi |
check for a disease when there are no symptoms yet. |
Which words do you want to start using in your conversation with the healthcare professionals?