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Breast health is in your hands. Learn how to perform a breast self-examination!

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Important!

Breast self-examination should be done from the 5th to the 10th day of the menstrual cycle, counting from the first day of menstruation. Remember – breast self-examination does not replace regular doctor visits.

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You should see a doctor if:

  • A lump or thickening in the breast can be felt
  • Pain is noticeable
  • Sudden changes in breast size or shape are observed
  • Nipple retraction suddenly occurs
  • The skin on the breast is pulled in or dimpled
  • Discharge from the nipple is noticed
  • There is a persistent sore or rash on the nipple
  • The breast is red or swollen

What’s next?

Ultrasound

If you are under 40 years old, the doctor will most likely suggest an ultrasound. It is an examination method where high-frequency sound waves create an image of the internal structure of the breasts. This method is usually used if the breasts are denser and firmer.

Mammography

If you are over 40 years old, the doctor will probably refer you for a mammogram. This method uses low-dose X-rays to detect early signs of breast cancer and other breast diseases.

Mammography with tomosynthesis – the most accurate breast health diagnostic method today, allowing specialists to see much finer structures.

State-funded breast cancer screening

In Latvia, state-funded preventive screenings are organized, where women aged 50 to 68 are invited every two years for a free breast cancer screening – a mammogram. Invitation letters are sent to the e-address on the portal www.latvija.gov.lv, or by mail to the declared residential address if an e-address is not created.

What to do after receiving an invitation?

To undergo a state-funded preventive breast examination, you need to choose a medical institution and register for a mammogram. State-funded mobile digital mammography units are also available in various places across Latvia.

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How to reduce breast cancer risk factors?

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Sufficient sleep (8 hours)

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Healthy diet

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Exercise 3 times a week

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Maintain a healthy weight

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Say NO to smoking!

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Say NO to alcohol!

Biological Factors

Gender

Although men can also develop breast cancer, it is 100 times more common in women.

Age

The risk of developing breast cancer increases after the age of 50.

Genetics

The risk is significantly higher if close relatives have had breast cancer.

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