Nursing Journal - Breast Cancer
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Breast Cancer: Screening and Implications
Breast Cancer: Screening and Implications
Taylor Perry, Willie Hayward, Castasha Clifton, La’Kendric English
Prairie View A&M University
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Breast Cancer: Screening and Implications
Breast cancer is a universal public health problem. It is a complex disease that effects both men and women differently. Oncology nurses are the front-line care givers across many platforms. They have a strong role in advocating for patient education, patient care, and health care policy. The nursing journal highlights the importance of early detection and screening for breast cancer in women and the vital role of nurses throughout this process.
Even though all women are not at the same risk for developing breast cancer, it is still imperative that all women assess their breast by performing breast self-examination (BSE) and participating in an annual mammogram starting at age 40. A mammogram is the most reliable and valid prevention method aimed at earlier detection of breast cancer for age-eligible, asymptomatic and symptomatic women, and those at higher than average risk for developing the disease (Coleman, 2017). Women should be told the benefits and limitations of both. Even if women choose not to perform a full breast examination, women should become familiar with the
way their breast feel and report the changes to a health professional. The American Cancer Society promotes campaigns with messages that “early” is the magic word when dealing with cancer (Coleman, 2017). Mammograms, clinical breast examination, and breast self-examination
are encouraged to find early tumors. If tumors are found early, there are more treatment options and a better chance at survival. After thorough personal and family health history have been collected, an individual plan for breast health can be provided (Coleman, 2017). It is the nurses’ job to collect information about the patient by gathering objective and subjective data. Ask questions such as, “Have you noticed any lumps or swelling in your breasts?” Asking subjective questions gives the nurse a prime opportunity to educate the patient about their breasts. Women should be provided education on the proper way to perform the examination. They should be informed the ideal 2
Breast Cancer: Screening and Implications
time, location on breast, and the position. It is also important that women understand that it is common to feel lumpy areas in the breast but to know the difference between how normal breast tissue and abnormal breast tissue feel. It is concluded that yearly screenings along with consistent self-examinations are the best protection.
Continuous patient education will improve patient’s ability to take control of their health, not only for breast cancer but for their overall health. A practical approach is needed to translate the complexities surrounding breast cancer screening into improved care outcomes (Coleman, 2017). They are needed to create ongoing awareness of knowledge that is needed for men and women to get a jumpstart on the disease. 3
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Breast Cancer: Screening and Implications
References
Coleman, C. (2017). Early Detection and Screening for Breast Cancer. Seminars in Oncology Nursing , 33
, 141-155.
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