JAKARTA - Awareness of conducting early examinations, either through self-employment (SADARI) or clinical examination (SADANIS), is a very important first step.
With routine examinations, the potential for cancer can be known before it develops to a more dangerous stage, so that the chances of recovery increase significantly.
According to the Chairman of the Srikandi Community, Yanti Kariandi, there are still many women in Indonesia who ignore their own health, especially doing breast cancer-related examinations early on so that it will be easier to handle later.
"The occurrence of breast cancer, actually there are many signs. It's just usually what makes the women negligent, because breast cancer didn't initially cause pain," said Yanti Kariandi after the launch of the book Srikandi Indonesia - Problem-Javab Around Breast Cancer in Jakarta, Saturday.
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Currently, many Indonesian women who come to doctors have reached stage 3-4. The percentage that has the awareness to self-examine breast cancer is still very small.
According to him, there are several symptoms that can be identified from the start. These symptoms can be felt like a small lump. In reality, in the field, this small lump is underestimated by many women in Indonesia.
"Small lumps are still sometimes underestimated, yes. Even though it is one of the characteristics of breast cancer," he explained.
In addition to lumps in the breast, another identification that can be felt is the presence of changes in the skin around the breast accompanied by injuries without cause.
Another characteristic that may be a woman suffering from breast cancer is a tornado that is attracted to the inside. In addition, nipples emit liquid even though they are not breastfeeding.
"These are signs of breast cancer that Indonesian women sometimes ignore," he stressed.
He hopes that the presence of the book Srikandi Indonesia - Problem-Javab Seputar Cancer Breast" by dr. Inez Nimpuno MPS,MA. can provide clear references for those who are currently recovering and for prevention.
This book contains many things related to breast cancer. Because, in this book, it is explained in an easy way through a language that is very easy to understand for those who are looking for a reference in dealing with breast cancer.
"This book is very suitable for friends who are currently receiving treatment, as well as for accompanying friends," he concluded.
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