CCC Breast Self-Exam Club

Update: October 22, 2022

Project launched: January 15, 2022

The primary objective of the Club is to promote early detection of breast cancers among Filipino women.

The objective of the Club is to promote / advocate the practice of a health habit called Regular BSE among Filipino women so that in case a breast cancer strikes, they will be able to catch it early enough and have it treated as soon as possible.

Requirements:

At least 9 months of doing monthly breast self-exam.

Awarding on December 4, 2022.

Am considering to start awarding in October 29, 2022 to coincide with my ROJoson PEP Talk: Breast Self-exam: A Health Habit to Cultivate and during the October Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Will be giving this Certificate also (still a draft).

June 1, 2022 Reminder

Monthly reminder on Cancer Crusaders Club - Breast Self-Exam Club - 6 months to go before the awarding

Pls. do BSE on a monthly basis and submit report card to Coordinators

Thank you.

Dr. Rey

Update on Cancer Crusaders Club Breast Self-Exam Incentive Awards

The incentive award was launched in January 2022.

Today is March 8, 2022; March 11, 2022; March 20, 2022; March 29, 2022; March 31, 2022

ON MARCH 31, 2022, there are now a total of 62 BSE Promoters and Practitioners. I have reached my target of 60.

The fund is P50,000. With 62 BSE Promoters and Practitioners eligible for P36,000, I have a balance of P14,000. I may extend the number to about 12 more Promoters and Practitioners who like to join this Incentive Awards. The last last deadline will be April 15, 2022.

Pls. see list of BSE Promoters and Practitioners in the lowest part of this webpage.

To qualify for the incentive award (cash award for those who have shown regularity in doing breast self-exam for at least 9 months before December 1, 2022), the participants must have accomplished the following:

- Submit an initial report card (DEADLINE: March 31, 2022) on performance of monthly breast self-examination (for the late comers, at the latest, the first BSE should be on March 31, 2022). The report card is to be submitted to the BSE Coordinators or Champions.

- Submit a first video on doing breast self-examination with clothes on and no face seen (at the latest March 31, 2022) to the BSE Coordinators or Champions.

Only those who have complied with the above requirements with DEADLINE on March 31, 2022 will be monitored monthly up to November 2022 for the incentive awards. Every month, there must be submission of an updated report card to the BSE Coordinators or Champions. The BSE Coordinators or Champions will update ROJoson on those who will continue to be eligible for the incentive awards on December 4, 2022 – the day of the awarding.

NOTES:

Cash award of P500 each will be only for those who have documented regularity in doing breast self-examination for at least 9 months before December 1, 2022 (March to November = 9 months).

The BSE Coordinators or Champions will receive P1000 each for promoting and advocating BSE.

For details of the incentive award: visit https://sites.google.com/.../ccc-breast-self-exam-club

For other information: email ROJoson through rjoson2001@yahoo.com

I am officially launching the CCC Breast Self-Exam Club on January 15, 2022.

The primary objective of the Club is to promote early detection of breast cancers among Filipino women.

I have anonymous donors who believe in the cause and who have pledged P50,000 for the promoters, advocates and practitioners of Breast Self-Exam.

The first awarding will be on December 4, 2022 during the Cancer Crusaders Club Annual Get-Together.

See mechanics below.

ROJ@22jan11

Details of the Project Plan:

The Breast Self-Exam Club will be a project of the ROJoson Cancer Crusaders Club.

The objective of the Club is to promote / advocate the practice of a health habit called Regular BSE among Filipino women so that in case a breast cancer strikes, they will be able to catch it early enough and have it treated as soon as possible.

I will look for 10 Breast Cancer Crusaders from ROJoson Cancer Crusaders who will serve as Regular BSE Coordinators or Champions.

These 10 Regular BSE Coordinators / Champions will undergo orientation to the program and online training on BSE.

Then, they will recruit at least 5 Filipino women without history of breast cancer who are willing to join the Club (for free) and get all the benefits that the Club will offer.

The Regular BSE Coordinators / Champions will orient their recruits and teach them BSE.

Thereafter, the Regular BSE Coordinators /Champions will monitor the regular performance of their recruits (doing BSE regularly once a month) and the outcome (see below).

The project will run for 2 years (January 2022 to December 2023).

The target (key performance indicator for the project) is 60 members of the BSE club inclusive of the Coordinators / Champions who will be doing regular monthly BSE or who have developed the health habit of regular BSE for at least one year by December 2023. Secondary key performance indicator will be presence of members catching a breast cancer that may unfortunately develop, in early stage (not more than Stage 2 with size of the primary tumor being 5 cm or less).

Here are the detailed mechanics and incentives:

The members of the Regular BSE Club are obliged to do monthly BSE and report performance to the Regular BSE Coordinators / Champions through a report card and a submitted video every 3 months showing they have really performed BSE regularly and properly (the video will respect privacy – the BSE is done with a dress on, not nude and no identifying face). [See samples below.]

After 9-12 months, those who did their BSE monthly as documented in the report card and submitted videos will receive P500.00 cash award ( each or through a raffle giveaway, depending on the budget - P500 x 50 = P25,000.00 will be alloted).

On the 2nd year, 2023, those who did their BSE monthly for 21 to 24 months straight will receive P750.00 cash award, (each or through a raffle giveaway, depending on the budget - P750 x 50 = P37,500.00 will be alloted).

The Regular BSE Coordinators / Champions will receive incentive awards (P1000 each) if they are able to maintain the regular performance of their recruits - at least 5). [P1000.00 x 10 Champions = P10,000.00 will be alloted on the first year - 2022.]

In case a breast cancer develops during the period that a regular BSE is being done (hopefully none) and the breast cancer is caught in Stage 2 or earlier (Stage 1), the patient will receive a P5,000.00 award as Ayuda which she can use for her medical management. Only registered members and only those who have full documentation of doing monthly BSE for at least 6 months are qualified for this Ayuda. A total of P15,000.00 will be alloted for this medical assistance. If there are more than 3 members who unfortunately develop breast cancers, then the monetary medical assistance will be given through a raffle.

A member who stops doing regular breast self-examination can resume or rejoin anytime. The Coordinators / Champions should be informed formally. Eligibility for awards and monetary medical assistance will follow the prescribed duration of regular monthly performance of BSE.

WELCOME COMMENTS!

Dr. Rey

Samples of videos of Breast Self-Examination in those without history of breast cancer to be submitted every 3 months to Regular BSE Coordinators / Champions. There shall an initial video to be submitted upon registration which represents the first BSE.

Breast self-exam with no history of breast cancer - simulation

Stand in front of the mirror with both arms on the side and look for anything unusual in terms of symmetry and contour of the breasts as well as skin and nipple appearance.

Repeat inspection with both arms raised.

To palpate the right breast, keep your right hand raised while using the finger flats of your left hand to palpate in a clockwise manner.

Start palpating in circular motions at the 12 o clock position.

Repeat circular motions at least three times with each circle being deeper than the last taking note of any sings of lumps.

Repeat at the 1-2 o clock position

Then at the 3 o clock position

Then at the 4-5 o clock position

Then at the 6 o clock position

Then at the 7-8 o clock position

Then at the 9 o clock position

Then at the 10-11 o clock position

Then in front of the armpit

Then at area surrounding the nipple

Then gently squeeze the nipple at least 3 times and check for any signs of discharge.

Finally, with arms downs, check underneath the armpit for any lumps/

To palpate the left breast, keep your left hand raised while using the finger flats of your right hand to palpate in a counter-clockwise manner.

Start by palpating in a circular motion at the 12 o clock position

Repeat circular motions at least three times with each circle being deeper than the last taking note of any sings of lumps.

Repeat at the 10-11 o clock position

Then at the 9 o clock position

Then at the 7-8 o clock position

Then at the 6 o clock position

Then at the 4-5 o clock position

Then at the 3 o clock position

Then at the 1-2 o clock position

Then in front of the armpit

Then at area surrounding the nipple

Then gently squeeze the nipple at least 3 times for any signs of discharge

Finally, with arms down, check underneath the armpit for any lumps.

Perform breast self-examination at least once a month

If you find anything unusual during inspection and palpation, consult a breast specialist.

SEE HOW TO DO BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION WITHOUT CLOTHES ON BELOW. But do not submit a video without clothes on pls.

Samples of doing BSE in a post-mastectomy patient - steps different from those without breast cancer yet and without mastectomy operation. There is a need to examine the neck and the liver area in patient with established breast cancer. These are not done in persons with no breast cancer and have not undergone mastectomy operation.

Breast self-examination in a patient with history of breast cancer - with clothes on - simulation

Inspection:

Standing in front of a mirror, raising arms to look for anything unusual

Palpation:

Breast exam with arm raised

Squeezing of nipple to check discharge

Armpit exam with arm down

Palpation of the neck

Palpation of the liver area

Regular BSE Club

Regular BSE Report Card

Complete Name:

Age (birthday):

Contact Number:

Email Address:

Name of Regular BSC Coordinator / Champion:

Brief history:

I have history of breast cancer – YES /NO

If with history of breast cancer, give details such as date and place of operation; side of operation; histopath; other treatment; etc.

I have history of benign breast disease – YES / NO

If with history of benign breast disease, give details such as date and place of operation; side of operation; histopath; other treatment; etc.

I will officially start my REGULAR BSE on _____________________________(once you declare this date, you have to start your REGULAR BSE on this date and this will be recorded and use by the BSE Coordinator / Champion as the baseline for monitoring for the next 2 years). You have to submit a video of your initial and first BSE.

I will submit to my BSE Coordinator / Champion through email the updated report card every 3 months together with the video of doing BSE (with clothes on).

Here is the official form (which may change - pls. verify with ROJoson). Pls. ask BSE Coordinators / Champions for a copy.

If you cannot download the doc file, go to the following link below in WordPress.com and get it from there. If you still have problem, email me: rjoson2001@yahoo.com

https://rojosonedhedephi.wordpress.com/2022/01/26/cancer-crusaders-club-regular-breast-exam-report-card/

Breast self-exam with no history of breast cancer

Stand in front of the mirror with both arms on the side and look for anything unusual in terms of symmetry and contour of the breasts as well as skin and nipple appearance.

Repeat inspection with both arms raised.

To palpate the right breast, keep your right hand raised while using the finger flats of your left hand to palpate in a clockwise manner.

Start palpating in circular motions at the 12 o clock position.

Repeat circular motions at least three times with each circle being deeper than the last taking note of any sings of lumps.

Repeat at the 1-2 o clock position

Then at the 3 o clock position

Then at the 4-5 o clock position

Then at the 6 o clock position

Then at the 7-8 o clock position

Then at the 9 o clock position

Then at the 10-11 o clock position

Then in front of the armpit

Then at area surrounding the nipple

Then gently squeeze the nipple at least 3 times and check for any signs of discharge.

Finally, with arms downs, check underneath the armpit for any lumps/

To palpate the left breast, keep your left hand raised while using the finger flats of your right hand to palpate in a counter-clockwise manner.

Start by palpating in a circular motion at the 12 o clock position

Repeat circular motions at least three times with each circle being deeper than the last taking note of any sings of lumps.

Repeat at the 10-11 o clock position

Then at the 9 o clock position

Then at the 7-8 o clock position

Then at the 6 o clock position

Then at the 4-5 o clock position

Then at the 3 o clock position

Then at the 1-2 o clock position

Then in front of the armpit

Then at area surrounding the nipple

Then gently squeeze the nipple at least 3 times for any signs of discharge

Finally, with arms down, check underneath the armpit for any lumps.

Perform breast self-examination at least once a month

If you find anything unusual during inspection and palpation, consult a breast specialist.

ROJ@22jan12

Feedback:

22jan16

Regular BSE Coordinators / Champions as of January 25, 2022:

• Raidis Bassig

• Beleth Del Rosario

• Febe Hipos

• Lorlie Ricaforte

• Mayvelle Cordova

• Tim Frances Tejones

• Alice Coronel

• Mely Ngo

• Lea Laforteza

• Resurrecion Duenas

Those who want to be under the coordinatorship of the Champions, you can PM them through the FB group of ROJoson Cancer Crusaders Club or you can PM me for assistance.

The BSE members will submit their report cards and videos to the Champions initially and then every 3 months together with video. Medium (to be arranged with the Champions).

The Champions will coordinate with me every now and then.

My email address is: rjoson2001@yahoo.com.

My cell number is 09188040304.

Update of BSE practitioners as of February 17, 2022; March 29, 2022; March 31, 2022; April 1, 2022

Partial List of Officially Registered BSE Promoters and Practitioners - 68 / 60 (original target)

-BSE Champion: Mely Ngo

BSE Practitioners: (5)

• Therese Joson

• Beth Tumambing

• Karin Lim

• Delly Lim

• Bea Joson

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-BSE Champion; Imelda Cabrera

BSE Practitioners (5)

• Althea Cabrera

• Lara Cresencio

• Loida Evangelista

• Rhodora Cresencio

• Vivian Imperial

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-BSE Champion: Cris Nicesia

BSE Practitioners (5)

• Venice Dane Sumilay

• Joan Quintana

• Jovielyn Zamora

• Haizel Morillo

• Charmaine Pineda

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-BSE Champion: Fe Caldino

BSE Practitioners (5)

• Jubilee Pacino

• Cherry Ferrer

• Jenny Gervacio

• Leah Guillang

• Aprilyn Santillan

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-BSE Champion: Lorlie Ricarforte

BSE Practitioners (5)

• Analiza Ricaforte Barola

• Emilia Ricaforte Valensoy

• Jelyn Ricaforte

• Lorena Ricaforte

• Maria Dalida Ricaforte

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-BSE Champion: Mayvelle Cordova

BSE Practitioners (5)

• Cristina Bautista Esporlas

• Beverly Gonzaga

• Amalia Magalong

• Marylen Rempillo

• Angela Navarro

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-BSE Champion: Raidis Bassig

BSE Practitioners (5)

• Rhea J. Mateo

• Leng S. Jose

• Cristy Zara

• Mary Anne Amonelo

• Rosalinda de Castro

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-BSE Champion: Frances Tejones

BSE Practitioners (5)

• Rogenie Jayne C. Fadrigo

• Sheleine C. Cruz

• Sheanne C. Cruz

• Shelley C. Cruz

• Trisha Jane C. Tejones

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-BSE Champion: Mary Ann Maravilla

BSE Practitioners (5)

• Cheradee Pilarta

• Arceli Uson

• Clarise Lustanas

• Ma. Joecelle Maravilla

• Nina Bethlehem Maravilla

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-BSE Champion: ZC

BSE Practitioners (5)

• Jacqueline Legaspi

• Dalisay Larona

• Virginia Lido

• Angelita Natividad

• Julieta Legaspi

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-BSE Champion: MAJ

BSE Practitioners (5)

• Loreta t. Agustin

• Ethelyn A. Santos

• Gillan A. Cereno

• Teresita T. Rubrica

• Carmela R. Torres

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-BSE Champion: Neneth Ramos

BSE Practitioners

• Cecille Ramos

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Have to update the following:

-BSE Champion: Anicia Pangilinan

-BSE Champion: ResurrecionD

-BSE Champion: Bonifacia Custodio

Feedback: From Francis Tejones - March 20, 2022

Just to share Doc the experience during this BSE (Breast Self-Exam) training:

It was really a very good experience to teach especially to family members on how to do BSE - knowing that they will benefit from it We also had a lot a fun since we are family - no inhibitions and very free flowing session - meron pa kasama jokes and tawanan,

Thanks po Doc for making me one of your BSE Coordinators.