Reproductive

System
Nafiesha Cox

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When is the best time for breast and

testicular examination? How frequently?
The best time for Breast Self Examination is a few days after
your menstruation, when the breast are least likely to be
tender or swollen. Adult women of all ages should preform a
breast self examination at least once a month.
The best time for Testicular Self Examination is during or after
a bath/shower, when the skin of the scrotum is relaxed. Some
doctors recommend that men should examine their testicles
monthly after puberty.
http://consumer.healthday.com/encyclopedia/breast-cancer-7/breast-cancer-news-94/breast-self-exam-646840.html
http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-self-exam
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/testicularcancer/moreinformation/doihavetesticularcancer/do-i-have-testicular-cancer-self-exam

What should be reported to a

physician.
Breast Self Examination
Any changes ,lumps, dimpling , discharge, usual (size, shape,
color), swelling, bulging of skin, soreness, redness
Testicular Self Examination
Lumps, swollen/larger than normal, soreness and risk factors,
such as an undescended testicle, previous testicular cancer,
or a family member who has had this cancer
Additional
Signs can determine to tumors, cancers , etc.

Exams/Test
Ultrasounds
Surgery
Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy
CT Scan
Chest X-ray
Blood cell counts
Mammograms
Biopsy
MRI
X-ray
Thermography
CAT Scan

How frequently should screening be done?

At what age should you begin getting test?
Breast cancer
Women ages 40 to 44should have the choice to start annual breast cancer
screening with mammograms (x-rays of the breast).
Women age 45 to 54should get mammograms every year.
Women 55 and oldershould switch to mammograms every 2 years, or
continue yearly screening.
Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health and is expected
to live 10 more years or longer.
All womenshould be familiar with the known benefits, limitations, and potential
harms linked to breast cancer screening. They also should know how their
breasts normally look and feel and report any breast changes to a physician right
away.

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Testicular Cancer
These screening exams are important tests done when youre
at risk of testicular cancer. Most cases occur between the
ages of 15 and 40, and testicular cancer is the type of cancer
found most often in men ages 20 to 34.
Unfortunately, no standardized screening tests have been
shown to improve testicular cancer outcomes.

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Work Citied
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