Don't panic! Not all breast lumps are cancer. Hello, #sahabatpramita! There's one topic that often makes us anxious, and that's breast lumps. But, did you know that not all of those lumps are cancer? So, don't immediately panic! Breast lumps can appear for various reasons, and most of them are normal and not dangerous. It could be fatty tissue, a cyst, or scar tissue from a previous injury. So, don't jump to conclusions that it's cancer. However, don't forget that there's a possibility...

Detection of breast cancer can be done, even before its symptoms become apparent. To determine whether the symptoms experienced are indeed caused by breast cancer, a thorough physical examination and laboratory tests are advisable. Examinations for Detecting Breast Cancer: Physical Examination The patient's physical examination by a doctor involves checking the breasts and lymph nodes in the armpits to detect any lumps or other abnormal cells. Laboratory Tests ♡ CEA (Carcinoembryo...

Many women believe that a lump in the breast is a sign of cancer. However, several conditions can cause breast lumps. Causes of breast lumps, apart from cancer, include: FIBROADENOMA A benign tumor that tends to occur in women aged 20 to 30 years. The tumor forms from changes in breast tissue and connective tissue. The trigger can be hormonal changes, such as estrogen fluctuations or the use of birth control pills before the age of 20. FIBROCYSTIC BREASTS Abnormal growth of fibrous ti...

Sahabat Pramita, have you ever heard about doctors in Indonesia? Did you know that in 1904, the Colonial Minister Dirk Fock granted permission for STOVIA graduates to study medicine in the Netherlands? One of the first STOVIA graduates to seize this opportunity was Abdul Rivai, hailing from Agam, West Sumatra. Additionally, two other native individuals, Raden Mas Asmaoen from Malang and Mas Boenjamin, were also granted the same opportunity. According to Hans Pols in his book "Nurturing Indone...

Hey #sahabatpramita! Today we are commemorating World Osteoporosis Day, an event initiated by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF). World Osteoporosis Day started in the United Kingdom in 1996 and has since become a global event supported by the IOF and WHO. Let's care and actively prevent osteoporosis. Come on, let's share information with friends and family about the importance of taking care of our bone health. Osteoporosis makes our bones weak and vulnerable, even a sneeze o...

A stroke is a disease of the brain vessels that results in damage to a certain part of the brain due to impaired blood flow. When a stroke occurs, brain cells can die within minutes. As a result, the body parts controlled by the damaged area of the brain will lose their function. Minor Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), sometimes known as a ministroke or minor stroke, is a temporary period of symptoms similar to a stroke. TIA does not cause perman...