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How To Perform
a Breast Self Exam (BSE)
Examining your breasts involves feeling for lumps or thickenings as
well as looking for visible changes. |
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| While showering, raise one arm over your head. With
the fingers of your opposite hand, gently feel your breast for any
abnormalities. Repeat this process by raising your other arm and
inspecting the other breast with the opposite hand. |
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| When inspecting your breast, keep your fingers flat
and together. Gently press the pads of your fingers to the surface of
your breast in small, circular motions. Rotate around the entire
breast starting from the outermost part and spiral in toward the
nipple. Use this circular method to inspect under your armpit and
across your collarbone as well. |
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| After you shower, visually examine your breasts in a
mirror. Look for any dimpling, puckering, redness or swelling. Raise
your arms over your head and check for any changes in size, shape or
contour. Gently squeeze both nipples and look for any discharge. |
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| If you feel a breast lump or notice any
changes in size or color, be sure to contact your doctor. |
Doctor
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