In between your mammograms at Caribbean Prevention Center, it is advisable to examine your breasts. Once a month after your period -if you still have these- is the best time for a self-exam. By doing this regularly you will get to know your breasts and will easily notice changes should they appear.
This video in English with subtitles in Papiamentu shows the various signs to look for when self-examining your breasts.
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In Curaçao, 1 in every 7 women is diagnosed with breast cancer. Survival rates depend largely on the stage of the tumor. Catching it early, when it is small is key. In those stages the patient has no symptoms yet. A mammogram is the most effective way we have of detecting breast cancer before it becomes deadly.
