Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is cancer that develops from breast tissue, and is predominantly found in woman. Signs of breast cancer may include a lump in the breast, a change in breast shape, dimpling of the skin, fluid discharge from the nipple, or a red scaly patch of skin.

According to the 2012 National Cancer Registry (NCR), apart from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in woman of all races, with a lifetime risk of 1 in 26 in South Africa.

Recent studies have shown that Rooibos may play an instrumental part in the prevention of cancer. The flavonoids in Rooibos work as antioxidants - a major protagonist in preventing and slowing down the progress of cancer.

Rooibos may prevent the healthy cell from undergoing mutagenesis (by binding free radicals, increasing the antioxidants capacity of the liver and helping the liver to cope with carcinogens) and may also prevent a cell with damaged DNA from becoming a cancerous cell.

Reduce the risk of breast cancer through regular examinations.

SELF-EXAMINTATION

5 EASY STEPS

Step 1.

Begin by looking at your breasts om the mirror with your shoulders straight and your arms on your hips.

Here's what you should look for:

Breasts that are their usual size, shape and color.

Breasts that are evenly shaped without visible distortion or swelling.

If you see any of the following changes, bring them to your doctor's attention:

Dimpling, puckering, or bulging of the skin.

A nipple that is changed position or is inverted.

Redness, soreness, rash or swelling.

Step 2.

Now, raise your arms and look for the same changes.

Step 3.

While you're at the mirror, look for any signs of fluid coming out of one or both nipples (this could be a watery, milky, or yellow fluid or blood). Immediately alert your doctor of any unexpected. * Does not apply to lactating mothers.

Step 4.

Next, feel your breasts while lying down, using your right hand to feel your left breast and then your left breast. Use a firm, smooth touch with the first few finger pads of your hand, keeping the fingers flat and together.

Step 5.

Finally, feel your breasts while you are standing or sitting. Many woman find that the easiest way to feel their breasts in when their skin is wet and slippery, so make use of Annique's Miracle Tissue Oil to assist in the examination.

Cover your entire breast, using the same hand movement described in step 4.