Breast cancer screening is one of the things that can be done at home. Maybe you already know how, which is by feeling the breast area to look for any lumps that are the main symptom of breast cancer. However, not everyone knows the types of lumps that are meant. Self-screening at home must also be done correctly. Check out the tips from Onco-Surgeon Specialist, Enos Siburian, to be able to do breast cancer screening at home yourself.

Skin dimpling is also one of the skin abnormalities that is a symptom of breast cancer. "Are there any skin abnormalities, such as indentations caused by the skin being pulled inward or commonly called skin dimpling? That becomes one of the signs of early-stage cancer," said Dr. Enos. In advanced stage breast cancer, the texture of orange peel skin can also be one of the signs.

Lump in the breast area, especially in the upper outer part, under the armpit, or above and below the collarbone, could be a sign of breast cancer. "The way to check the lump is by lying down. The back can be supported with a small pillow so that the breasts fall spread out. If you want to check the left breast, place the left hand behind the head. Perform the examination using the second, third, and fourth fingers with the fingertips touching the breast," she said.

Check the nipple fluid by gently pressing the area. If the nipple releases yellow-colored and foul-smelling fluid, it may indicate an infection in that area. Meanwhile, if the nipple releases blood, Sahabat Dream should have that condition checked by a doctor.

The following text has been translated from 'Bahasa' to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "The method mentioned above can be done once a month on days 7-10 after the last day of menstruation. "At that time, the hormonal condition in a woman's body has decreased. If the hormonal condition is high, the breast glands may swell. As a result, it is difficult to distinguish between a tumor and breast glands. So, do it once a month," message from Dr. Enos."