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Pink October

FOCP’s Pink Caravan has been traveling across the UAE since 2011, raising awareness about early detection and the disease, providing free screenings and expert medical assistance, promoting healthy lifestyles, and empowering the citizens and residents to protect themselves from the risk of this disease.

Ahead of the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month‭, ‬which is observed annually in October‭. ‬Pink Caravan‭, ‬will call on private sector organisations across the country to sign up for their‭  ‬‘Corporate Wellness Day’‭ ‬drive to educate their employees about the early detection and treatment of breast cancer‭.‬

 

  • To start the self-exam, place one hand behind your head and use your other hand’s fingers to check your breast.

  • Use 3 or 4 fingers (as shown) with massage oil or shower gel. Examine your breast using one of the three patterns shown below.

  • Use varying levels of pressure to feel all the breast tissue – from the tissue closest to the skin, to the tissue closest to the chest and ribs.
  • Repeat steps on your other breast.

  • Look for any change in skin color or texture
  • Inspect for any nipple deformation or leaks of any fluid
  • Check breasts for any lumps or skin dimpling
Recommended time for examination:
  • Menstruating: 6 to 10 days after period cycle starts
  • Menopause: Select a day and repeat each month

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