Breast Self-Exam – A Step-by-step Guide
Jan 10, 2010 in Detection and Diagnosis, Tips and Guidelines
Regular breast self-exams (BSEs) have been key to early detection of breast cancers. Breastcancer.org advocates this 5-step BSE:
Step 1: Look at your breasts in the mirror with your shoulders straight and your arms on your hips. If you see any of the following changes, bring them to your doctor’s attention:
* dimpling, puckering, or bulging of the skin
* a nipple that has changed position or an inverted nipple (pushed inward instead of sticking out)
* redness, soreness, rash, or swelling
Step 2: Now, raise your arms and look for the same changes. (more…)