AWESOME!
AWESOME!
You’ve taken the first step towards winning over your fears.
Now, follow these simple instructions for self-breast examination and kick the Little Lump in the butt.
You’ve taken the first step towards winning over your fears.
Now, follow these simple instructions for self-breast examination and kick the Little Lump in the butt.
You’ve taken the first step towards winning over your fears.
Now, follow these simple instructions for self-breast examination and kick the Little Lump in the butt.
1
LOOK
Stand before a mirror with arms relaxed, then raised. Check for visible changes in shape, size, skin or nipples.
Stand before a mirror with arms relaxed, then raised. Check for visible changes in shape, size, skin or nipples.
Stand before a mirror with arms relaxed, then raised. Check for visible changes in shape, size, skin or nipples.
2
FEEL
Use the flat pads of your 3 middle fingers. Move around the whole breast from collarbone to under breast and armpit using circular or up down motions. Repeat while lying down and standing (e.g., in the shower).
Use the flat pads of your 3 middle fingers. Move around the whole breast from collarbone to under breast and armpit using circular or up down motions. Repeat while lying down and standing (e.g., in the shower).
Use the flat pads of your 3 middle fingers. Move around the whole breast from collarbone to under breast and armpit using circular or up down motions. Repeat while lying down and standing (e.g., in the shower).
3
NOTE
CHANGES
Compare both sides and check regularly at the same time each month (after your period, if you menstruate).
Compare both sides and check regularly at the same time each month (after your period, if you menstruate).
Compare both sides and check regularly at the same time each month (after your period, if you menstruate).
CHECK FOR THESE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS.
CHECK FOR THESE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS.
And if you notice anything unusual, talk to your doctor.
Breast examination should be done:
When
Once a month
Where
Mirror, shower or lying down
Goal
Know your Normal, act on any changes
References:
NHS – Symptoms of breast cancer in women. nhs.uk/breastcancersymptoms Breast Cancer Now – Signs and symptoms. breastcancernow.org
References:
NHS – Symptoms of breast cancer in women. nhs.uk/breastcancersymptoms Breast Cancer Now – Signs and symptoms. breastcancernow.org
