Remember Again SADARI's Steps To Early Detection Of Breast Cancer

Illustration of SADARI's steps for early detection of breast cancer (Freepik/Musfikur Rahman Muin)

JAKARTA - Cancer is included as the disease that is often referred to as the second "Killer" after heart disease. In Indonesia, breast cancer is the most common cancer. Not a few women died, due to breast cancer.

dr. Iskandar, Sp.B. Subsp.Onk(K), MPH, an oncology surgeon, said the importance of performing SADARI (Self Breast Inspection) for early detection of breast cancer.

Here are 6 SADARI steps to detect this breast cancer in adolescents.

1. In front of the mirror, raise your hands and check if there is redness or swelling in the breast2. Place your hands on your waist and check your breasts as in the first step 3. Press the breasts from top down and feel if there is a lump 4. Press the breasts circularly and feel if there is a lump5. Press the breasts towards the nipples and see if there is a liquid coming out 6. Position lying down and repress the breasts in a circle

Not only SADARI, dr. Iskandar gave an explanation of the symptoms of breast cancer and how to overcome the findings of advanced breast cancer.

"Similar to other diseases, breast cancer is also very important to be detected early. Because, if it can be detected early, the opportunity is high to be cured," said dr. Iskandar, when met in the Cijantung area, East Jakarta on Tuesday (2/10/2024).

dr. Iskandar said breast cancer is very important to detect early. If it can be detected early, then the opportunity to recover is high and free from breast cancer.

"Therefore, let's first get used to checking our own breasts regularly every month from 1 week to the first 10 days after menstruating," explained dr. Iskandar.

"Then, if you find any changes to the slightest breast or pain, don't leave it alone and don't cover it up, discuss it with your parents, and immediately go to the health agency for an examination," he continued.

Furthermore, dr. Iskandar said, in order to avoid breast cancer is to adopt a healthy lifestyle. If the symptoms are similar to breast cancer, you should immediately visit health facilities to get further examinations.

"And lastly, of course what is no less important to protect the body from both the risk of breast cancer and other diseases is a healthy lifestyle. By eating nutritious food, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly will be able to prevent disease." he added.