Autoexame e exame clínico das mamas na prevenção da severidade do câncer de mama

Abstract

Breast cancer is the most common among women in Brazil, with high mortality rates due to the diagnosis be made effective in advanced stages. This index is mainly associated to the economically lower classes, the information deficiency and lack of demand for health services. It is noteworthy, therefore, the importance of prevention of early disease detection or through periodic realization of self-examination, correctly and safely, as well as the clinical examination performed by qualified health professional for recommended periodic consultations. In cases of treatment indication with mastectomy, this can have negative psychological implications of self-image. This study aimed to carry out a review of breast cancer and the impact of mastectomy. This is a qualitative research and exploratory. The study object is searched existing literature on Scielo databases Lilacs, REBEn, as well as literature, periodicals and websites related to the theme. Therefore, it was concluded through this work that breast cancer is a complex disease, develops in a slow process, but it can be remedied with a continuous care health through the realization of self-examination and clinical breast examination for the detection of cancer at an early stage, since the diagnosis at an advanced stage can result in invasive, difficult and painful treatments, such as mastectomy, which involves a course that goes beyond treatment, and can reach the psychologically women, destroying their body self-image, their self-esteem and social relationship.