February 4th is World Cancer Day.
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The German Cancer Aid uses this day to draw attention to the treacherous disease. According to the Federal Statistical Office, the most common cause of cancer death in women is breast cancer. But breast cancer is curable. If he is recognized early. You play the most important role yourself. Take the time for it.
Hardly a diagnosis is worse for women. Every year around 55, 000 breast cancer cases are diagnosed. The best precaution is still the self-scanning of the bosom. At least once a month, every woman should study her breast thoroughly, observe and feel it. It does not take more than five minutes. Important: If you feel something unusual, see a doctor immediately! And do not panic: Four out of five knots are benign.
A contribution to breast cancer prevention is provided by the project "Discovering Hands". Dr. Frank Hoffmann, a gynecologist from Duisburg, came up with the idea of using the unusually well-developed, sensitive sense of touch of blind women in the early detection of breast cancer . He initiated the project with the University Women's Hospital Essen, which scientifically accompanies the project.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. "That's exactly why, " Dr. Hoffmann, "precaution is so important." The gynecologist knows that doctors often can not afford a thorough breast exam because of lack of time: "I am convinced that with our method we can detect breast cancer earlier and more accurately than before." Important: the medical palpation examination (still free for the project) does not replace the doctor and does not diagnose.
We show you in our picture gallery how to best feel your breast:
