Overview

Self-breast examination (SBE) is an important practice that allows women to monitor their breast health and detect any unusual changes early. Regular self-exams can help identify signs of breast cancer, such as lumps, changes in size, shape, or skin texture, which may otherwise go unnoticed.

Early detection of these changes can significantly increase the chances of successful treatment. In this video, Dr Santhosh Kumar Devadas, Consultant Medical Oncologist at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bengaluru, explains the significance of self-breast examination and demonstrates how to perform it correctly.

He walks through the entire process, providing clear, step-by-step instructions on how to check for abnormalities and what to look for. Dr Devadas emphasizes that self-breast exams should be done regularly as part of a woman’s health routine, ideally once a month, and particularly after menstruation when breasts are less tender.

By practicing SBE, women can detect potential issues early, allowing for quicker medical intervention if needed. Watch this video to learn how to perform a self-breast examination and why it is crucial in maintaining breast health and preventing breast cancer.

Speakers

Dr Santhosh Kumar Devadas

Dr Santhosh Kumar Devadas (MBBS, MD(Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology),ECMO) is a Consultant Medical Oncologist at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bengaluru. He has over 11 years of experience in the field of Medical Oncology and Bone marrow transplantation. His clinical expertise includes blood cancers and stem cell transplantation. His other areas of interest include breast cancer and gynaecological cancer. He has a keen interest in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndromes. He heads the Center of Hematology and Bone marrow transplant (CHBMT) at Ramaiah Hospitals and has been instrumental in driving the center towards excellence in outcomes and quality. His research interests include multiple myeloma, qualitative research, implementation research and hereditary cancers.