Breast self-examination

Breast cancer and early detection in low-income minority communities Breast cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women (Roubion-Johnson & Williams, 2012). According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer begins when cells in the breast start to develop out of control (ACS, 2016). The cell further develops as tumor that an individual can feel as lumps or can be seen on an x-ray. The tumor may eventually become malignant if the cells grow into the surrounding tissue (ACS, 2016). Recent studies have shown that better treatment options are available to women if the cancer can be detected at an early stage (Roubion-Johnson & Williams, 2012). In fact, the availability of screening…

Chae gave us the following information on study guides available at the UNCP Livermore Library: Mastering the National Counselor Examination and the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination by Erford, Hays, Crockett, and Miller, the Encyclopedia of Counseling by Rosenthal, the Study Guide for the National Counselor Examination and CPCE Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination by A. A. Helwig, and that additional information about Study Guides: http://www.nbcc.org/Exam/StudyGuides .…

Ms. C.B. is a 23 year-old-female, single, and work as cashier at Walmart. She is residing in North Fort Myers, FL., who presented at the Millenium clinic to be seen bacause over the past six months, she has been experiencing incrising problems with her menstrual cycle. Usually, symptoms occur five to ten days before her menstrual cycle start, which is severe enough to interfere with her daily living. Some symptoms include breast tenderness, irritability, mood swings, and food cravings. She also…

screening for breast cancer in women with an average risk that is supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). AHRQ a federal agency working under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which provides comprehensive and science-based information on improving the quality of healthcare. A). The following guidelines were reviewed: 1. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (ACOG). Breast cancer screening. American College of Obstetricians and…

A Reduction Mammoplasty (breast reduction) is a plastic surgery procedure that alleviates the physical and psychological burdens that are associated with having macromastia (extremely large breasts). Dr. Nina S. Naidu is a plastic surgeon in Manhattan, who performs a variety of breast enhancement procedures, including breast reductions. Some patients find that their health insurance will pay for a portion of their breast reduction procedure; therefore, Dr. Naidu encourages all of her patients…

A Lesson Learned My senior year was a complete disaster. I never took anything serious, and I always waited till the last minute to do everything. All throughout my senior year teachers told me I needed to push myself to achieve a higher grade although my stubborn self never listened. I can remember I always was a student who fell under the c to a d range in my grades with homework and tests, and my teachers always told me I could do better. It was not till one day that was towards the last…

Henry Golding stating, “Don’t know how to check your breasts? I can help.” Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women today. The problem is that women all around the world aren’t checking their breasts regularly for any signs that they could have breast cancer, which is the intention of this ad. Women don’t realize the importance of self-breast examinations and how much you benefit from them for many reasons; being aware of health possibilities, importance of seeking help, and knowing how…

Thomas Watson, former chairman of IBM said, “Nothing so conclusively proves a man’s ability to lead others, as what he does from day to day to lead himself.” In my current position, the best things I can do to strengthen and improve the teaching profession are to teach to the best of my abilities, be a professional, maintain a positive attitude, keep my focus student-centered, and influence other teachers to do the same. One of my fellow teachers, Mrs. Pam Parris, and her exceptional…

When thinking positive, you are thinking on the bright side of what can potentially happen. Many people positively fantasize about their futures. Some people who think positive, expect positive results, as we all should. Can those positive thoughts lead to something worse eventually? I have always been taught to think positive, to never let negative thoughts get you down. Always think positive, think it into existence or it will never happen. There are people who have been taught, and…

The comprehensive history and physical examination (H&P) is made up of the following nine major components: history of present illness (HPI), past medical history (PMH), family history, psychosocial, review of systems (ROS), physical examination, laboratory data, problem list, and treatment plan. The HPI section addresses the current problem for which the patient is seeking care for and its chronological development up to the present time. The elements need to be documented are location,…