Prevention of breast cancer: essential gestures to adopt

With more than 60,000 new cases each year in France, breast cancer remains the most common cancer in women. Fortunately, an early screening, associated with good life hygiene, largely increases the chances of healing.

Discover the reflexes to integrate into your routine to take care of your chest

1- Monthly self-palpation: a simple and vital gesture

A simple and vital gesture

Each month, take a few minutes for examine your chest. This simple gesture allows you to detect:

  • A ball or a mass,

  • A change of size or shape,

  • A flow or a retraction of the nipple,

  • A persistent redness.

If you notice an abnormality, quickly consult a health care professional.

2- Organized screening: an appointment not to be missed

In France, the organized screening of breast cancer concerns all women aged 50 to 74.

Every two years, you receive an invitation to make a Free mammography and 100% support.

The exam is completed by a mammary palpation carried out by a health professional.

The mammogram is Relay by two radiologists To guarantee a maximum safety.

Even outside this age group, a screening can be recommended by your doctor if you have family history or particular risk factors.

3- Medical appointments not to neglect

From 25 years old : An annual clinical examination (palpation by a doctor or a midwife).

Between 50 and 74 years : Free mammography every two years, as part of organized screening.

Outside this age group : Your doctor can adapt tracking according to your family and medical history.

4- Protective life hygiene

  • Move 30 minutes a day,

  • To eat varied and balanced,

  • Limit alcohol and avoid the tobacco,

  • Hold a stable weight.

5- October Rose: a collective commitment

In this month ofOctober RoseWe encourage you to:

  • Talk screening with your loved ones,

  • Share useful resources,

  • Support Committed associations.

After a diagnosis: find comfort and femiNite

Following a mammary operation, the choice of lingerie plays a Role essentiall in the well-being and reconstruction of the self-image.

Women will be able to find comfort on the side of the lingerie with a quality support. Feeling of security and femininity are then decisive elements that can bring you a good postoperative bra.

In SIPP Lingerie, we work in partnership with Anitabrand Lingerie expert for prostheses, in order to offer each season a selection of postoperative bras combining Comfort, aesthetics and quality.

 

Each model is designed with Ergonomic strapsAdjustable and adapted to morphology, for a smooth maintenance. The high cuts offer a reassuring and discreet necklineIdeal for keeping prostheses in place, even the largest.

The hats also have internal pockets in soft, like cotton or modal, ensuring a Pleasant contact with the skin.

The shape of the armhole, higher than the average, allows hide the scars while guaranteeing freedom of movement. And to replace the reinforcement sometimes uncomfortable, a wide and flexible sub-chest band Ensures stable maintenance, even in case of sensitivity or edema.

Finally, selected tissues, Certified Oeko-Tex Standard 100, respect the most delicate skins and guarantee a feeling of comfort throughout the day.

You Have any questions or wish more information? Here are some useful resources and contacts in France:

Organized screening: (National Cancer Institute - Inca) → https://www.cancer.fr/

Cancer Info : free telephone line of information at 0 805 123 124

Rose Ribbon Association : Awareness and research → https://www.cancerdusein.org/

The League Against Cancer : Psychological support, social support and help → 0 800 940 939 (free number) or www.ligue-cancer.net

Association Flight of dragonflies - Colmar: The Cancer Coordination Center (3c) of HCC → 03 89 12 48 16

Dorothée Martin (program coordinator) → https://www.dorotheemartin.fr/