The Women's Program of COSIBAH since 1994 been conducting work aimed at raising awareness and consciousness of women in general and specifically in the branch of Banana, on topics such as: The Defense of the Social Labor and Trade Union Rights of women
We consider it very important to inform workers of the banana industry as well as other women in the community about their rights and make them prevail in improving their quality of life. The objective of the Program for Women of Cosibah, when it comes to sexual reproductive health information and guidance to all women, the importance of periodic reviews of uterine cancer and breast cancer.

This newsletter is targeted to meet the basic concepts of Uterine Cancer and Breast Cancer Leela.


BREAST CANCER

Breast cancer is an abnormal growth and sprawl of this tissue cells.
The breast is made up of a number of mammary glands, which produce milk after giving birth, and those who are called lobes and lobules.

Why should a woman periodically review their breasts?
Because breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and if there is diagnosed early, there are many possibilities of cure.

Are there factors of risk of breast cancer?
Although there are women with increased risk of breast cancer, especially if there are cases in his family, the fact is that the majority of breast cancer cases occur in women who had no risk factors, so that in the practice, all women should check their breasts regularly, whether or not to risk factors

How do you make an early diagnosis of breast cancer?
- Performing a breast self on a regular basis (we will explain later how to do it) and consult with your doctor if you notice any symptoms or signs that are described below

AUTO MAMMARY EXPLORATION:

It's an exploration that every woman should perform a monthly basis, since it is one of the most useful ways to get an early diagnosis of breast cancer.
It should clarify that in many of the occasions when women notice a lump or something unusual for the previous month was not "in reality it is not a cancer but of small alterations of benign nature



Begin by standing in front of a mirror. Look breasts with her arms at the sides, with arms raised behind his head and arms on hips and the muscles in his chest
bent.

Then, lie down with a pillow under your left shoulder. Place your left hand behind your head and touch your left breast with the pads of the three middle fingers of his right hand. Start at the outer edge and go back inside the breast in circular motions, moving increasingly to the nipple with each round.


After finishing examined the breast, gently squeeze the nipple and check to see if you get some of the same secretion.
Do the same with your right breast with a pillow under right shoulder


When should I consult with my gynecologist?

You should contact your doctor if you notice:
- Sharp pain somewhere in the breast that persists after menstruation.
- Changes in the color or appearance of the skin of the breast, with particular attention to the appearance of the appearance of orange peel.
- Highlight in the breast, pits or subsidence of the skin or palpation of packages that were not previously palpaban and persisting after menstruation.
- Secretion of fluid by the nipple, looking in appearance (clear, milky or bloody) of the same.
- In general, when assessing any changes in their breasts when performing monthly self.

Remember that in most cases, these signs or symptoms indicate the presence of only a problem in their benign breast, and only a small number of cases, it is a malignancy (breast cancer).
Do not forget to make an early diagnosis, the greater the chance of cure.

What is the Uterus?

The uterus is composed of two main parts: the body and neck, in the latter recorded stronger cancers.
The uterus called matrix, is a hollow body pear-shaped, located in the lower abdomen of women, between the bladder and rectum.
Cancer prevention is complex. The test allows cytological diagnosis early, which is the possibility of an effective cure at a very high percent.

What are the parts of the Uterus?

The portion of neck-down, close the Uterus.
The Corps-top, but wide of the uterus
On-the-acreta outer layer of the body, the muscle that expands during pregnancy to sustain the growing fetus.
The Endometrium-the inner lining of the uterus


What are the risk factors of uterine cancer?.

The following have been suggested as risk factors of Uterine Cancer:
As for the cervix, is primarily linked to sexual behavior, to smoking and the acquisition of sexually transmitted diseases.
The most common benign tumor of the uterus is the fibroid, and as a possible causative factor mentioned excess estrogen, the most common malignant tumor of the uterus is cancer of the neck, and now it is considered that, among others, could cause infections produced by man.


50 years of age or older. History of endometrial hyperplasia. Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT its acronym in English.
Being overweight
Diabetes
Hypertension (high blood pressure.)
History of other cancers
History of Tamoxifen for the treatment of breast cancer or to prevent them.
Caucasian women (white)
Male promiscuity because it conveys a woman the human papilloma virus, closely related to cancer of the cervix
On the other hand poor genital hygiene, poor diet, smoking is another condition in addition to genetic factors.


What are the symptoms of Uterine Cancer?

The following are the most common symptoms of uterine cancer. However, each individual may experience symptoms in a different way. Symptoms may include the following:
Flow or bleeding from the vagina unusual difficulty or pain when urinating.
Pain during sex pain in the pelvic area.