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My curious project is an initiative for young women to

advocate for their own breast health and to educate young

women on breast cancer.

Although breast cancer is less common in young women, 18%

of breast cancer diagnoses are found in women under the

age of 40.

Young men are oftentimes excluded from typical breast cancer advocacy,

education and support groups.

Rethink Breast Cancer is a campaign movement dedicated to representing

young woman affected by breast cancer.

This campaign aims to educate, empower and advocate for young

women affected by breast cancer.

This has inspired me to amplify this message to my

community. Cancer diagnosis can be an isolating experience.

Representation is key support groups with others and similar age

demographics, and those also on their breast cancer journey create

a communal understanding and give young women a sense of

inclusion. This helps not only to bring awareness but my

resonate with someone else going through their own breast cancer

journey. Young women diagnosed with breast cancer face unique hardships.

Oftentimes young woman have more difficult experience with diagnosis and

treatment. Breast cancer can cause a major disruption in a

young woman's life, especially women who are still in school.

Those who have started family starting a career, etcetera.

Young women tend to be diagnosed with more advanced stages

of breast cancer when compared to other age groups.

This means that the tumors are larger in size and

oftentimes have metastasized tow large lymph nodes under the arm.

Breast cancers and young women are more likely to have

an aggressive biology.

Young women diagnosed with breast cancer have a lower survival

rate than that of older woman.

Aggressive advanced stage breast cancers oftentimes require more intensive treatment,

which have greater side effects.

A side effect unique to young woman is the risk

of infertility chemotherapy.

It may cause damage.

The ovaries, which could lead to infertility.

Anti estrogen treatment is also offered to women with breast

cancer, which will decline a woman's over in function, which

can lead to infertility.

Young women have more dense breast.

Breast density refers to increased glandular tissue.

This is hard to distinguish masses or tumors from this

glandular tissue.

This makes mammograms less clear in young women, as opposed

to women in older age group.

Because of this self breast, exams are encouraged ways you

can reduce your own breast cancer risk.

Control your weight being overweight or obese.

Increase your risk factor.

Try to live a healthy, active lifestyle.

Limit alcohol consumption consuming five or more drinks per week.

Increases your risk of breast cancer.

Stop smoking.

Increase your vitamin D content.

Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to young woman having

breast cancer.

Some foods high in vitamin D include mushrooms, eggs and

salmon. The earlier breast cancer is detected the greater possibility

of remission.

Approximately eight out of 10 women feel a change in

their own breast before seeking medical attention.

Performing self breast exams monthly is a great way to

monitor your own breast health.

A self breast exam involves both the feel and the

appearance of the breast.

It is recommended that you do this in front of

the mirror.

How to give a self breast exam.

Step one.

Check yourself out.

Look at your bare breasts in the mirror with your

shoulders back and hands on your hips are their normal

shape. Size, color.

Are your breasts evenly shaped?

Your breasts are sisters, not twins.

A little size and shape difference between each one.

If that's your usual is normal.

Any swelling unnoticeable de formation.

Any dimpling, puckering protruding rinse a newly inverted nipple change

the nipple color?

Is it pointing in a new direction?

Are the readiness irritation of the skin swelling speaking?

Step two.

Change positions.

Put your hands to the sky and move side to

side. Look for any of the same changes as seen

and step one with your arms up.

You could better visualized changes such as dimpling or puckering,

that may not be noticeable in natural position.

For example, if there's a lump in the lower portion

of your breast, it is hard to notice as this

area is fuller.

When you lift your arm up, the skin and muscle

will stretch, but the lump typically stays put.

Step three.

Check for fluids.

Is there any fluid coming out of either one or

both of your nipples?

Look for dry nipple discharge as well.

Discharge could be watery, yellow, bloody or the milk consistency.

Step four.

Lay down and feel your breasts.

Put one arm behind your head and used the opposite

hand to feel your breast.

The breast you are examining is the one on the

same side as the arm you have behind your head.

Use the pad of two or three fingers.

Make sure you keep your fingers together and flat, smoothly

and firmly.

Make a quarter sized circular motion around the whole breast.

Be sure to have covered the entire breast from your

collarbone to the top of your abdomen.

Yeah, as well as from your cleavage to your underarm.

To ensure that you felt the entire breast, follow a

pattern. You can begin at the nipple and expand your

radius to cover the breast.

A second pattern is to move your fingers up and

down vertically and rose along the entire breast.

To properly feel all the tissue of the breast.

For each circle or row, apply light pressure to feel

for tissue just beneath the skin.

Mild pressure for the tissue in the middle of the

breast and firm pressure for tissue deep within the breast.

Step five.

Stand up and feel your breasts.

Raise one arm and used the opposite hand to feel

your breast.

Follow the same instructions as in Step four.

Self breast exams should be done monthly.

These exams are also a great way to get to

know your usual breast anatomy so you'll be able to

notice any changes to the breast.

If you see any of these changes in your breast

and former family doctor, make sure to get answers from

your doctor.

If you inform your doctor about a change in your

breast and sure they give you an explanation of the

cause if necessary, ensure that you and your doctor have

a plan to monitor or to treat this change in

the breast.

If you feel that your doctor is being dismissive to

your concerns or your uncontrolled with your advice, get a

second opinion.

It is very important for young one toe advocate for

their own health.

The resource I created is a digital brochure that is

geared towards young woman.

This brochure includes instructions of how to give a self

breast exam, signs of breast cancer, statistics specific to young

woman and available breast cancer resources for young woman.

The brochure has a modern aesthetic and appeals to young

woman with a perfect balance of cute and racy.

Having resources specific to young woman allows through them to

be part of the discussion on my brochure.

I've also included handles to Mike, your social media accounts

as well as other accounts that do a great job

of raising awareness for young ones.

BREAST CANCER HEALTH Even though majority of breast cancer is

diagnosed in women over the age of 50 breast cancer

is the leading cause of cancer death and young woman.

Being aware of your own breast health will help young

women to understand and reduce their own risk of breast

cancer. Be your best breast advocate.

No booby is left behind.

NO BOOBY LEFT BEHIND

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