{"id":13397,"date":"2023-10-20T18:51:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T18:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=13397"},"modified":"2023-10-20T18:51:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T18:51:50","slug":"prioritize-your-health-the-importance-of-breast-self-examination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/prioritize-your-health-the-importance-of-breast-self-examination\/","title":{"rendered":"Prioritize Your Health: The Importance of Breast Self-Examination"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p>Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as a vital reminder of the significance of early detection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matron Cecilia Moriah, a retired nurse supervisor from the Davis Memorial Hospital and Clinic, emphasizes the crucial role of breast self-examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While self-exams at home cannot replace professional medical check-ups, they remain a valuable tool in identifying any anomalies or changes in breast tissue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conducting regular breast self-exams enables individuals to become familiar with the normal look and feel of their breasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cecilia Moriah advises a methodical approach, using both sight and touch to detect any alterations in breast appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She underscores the importance of checking for secretions or abnormalities around the nipple area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Moriah highlights that some breast changes, though benign in nature, may warrant medical attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, any unexplained lumps or persistent pain should not be ignored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended to perform self-examinations monthly, in line with breast cancer awareness guidelines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any unusual signs are discovered, scheduling an appointment with a healthcare professional is crucial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Timely medical intervention is essential for further evaluation and diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For added assurance, mammography can detect tumors before they can be felt manually. Remember, your health should always be a priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Reporting for NCN News, Fabiana Mcklmon.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as a vital reminder of the significance of early detection. Matron Cecilia Moriah, a retired nurse supervisor from the Davis Memorial Hospital and Clinic, emphasizes&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":13398,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[365,350],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13397","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-human-development","category-news"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13397","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13397"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13397\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13399,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13397\/revisions\/13399"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13398"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13397"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13397"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13397"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}