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Christine · 08-07-2006, 11:54 AM

It is interesting to note that both Mamo's and self breasst exams can be the best way to ensure an early Dx. I routinely did shower self breast exams monthly. When I discovered a small gumball size lump that was relatively hard when given resistance with 3 fingers on both hands on both sides of the lump, L realized that cancer were noted to be hard , and cysts were softer. Mammography helped to confirm my lump at 1.5 cms. Biopsy confirmed it's malignacy.
Also found recurrence outside the breast. So Mamography has its limitations after early dx with the potential for recurrence anywhere you have nodes on the same side as as your primary BC.We need always to be cheching in the node areas under the armpit, collaebone, neck, and the breast or the tissue abound the sterum or chest wall. Mammo's are important, But to be more cofident, check your own BODY AT ANY STAGE.

08-07-2006, 11:54 AM	#8
Christine Founder - HER2 Support Group Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 361	Found tumor myself. Please read ... It is interesting to note that both Mamo's and self breasst exams can be the best way to ensure an early Dx. I routinely did shower self breast exams monthly. When I discovered a small gumball size lump that was relatively hard when given resistance with 3 fingers on both hands on both sides of the lump, L realized that cancer were noted to be hard , and cysts were softer. Mammography helped to confirm my lump at 1.5 cms. Biopsy confirmed it's malignacy. Also found recurrence outside the breast. So Mamography has its limitations after early dx with the potential for recurrence anywhere you have nodes on the same side as as your primary BC.We need always to be cheching in the node areas under the armpit, collaebone, neck, and the breast or the tissue abound the sterum or chest wall. Mammo's are important, But to be more cofident, check your own BODY AT ANY STAGE.