Beginning in their 20's, a women should start performing Breast Self Exam (BSE). Here are some things to kept in mind when performing a BSE:
- Be in an area with good lighting
- Have a mirror available to look for any changes in the breast
- Perform the examination one week after your menstrual cycle (period) each month
- If you no longer have a menstrual cycle (period), pick the same day every month to complete your examination
- Women with breast implants can do BSE as well. Talk to your surgeon to help you identify the ridges of your implants.
Check out this link on how to perform a BSE!
References
Atena Inteli Health. (2011, February 8). Women's health. Breast self examination. Retrieved December 11, 2011, from http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9103/32859/355794?d=dmtContent
American Cancer Society. (2011, October 4). Breast cancer: early detection. Breast awareness and self exam. Retrieved December 11, 2011, from www.cancer.org/Cancer/BreastCancer/MoreInformation/BreastCancerEarlyDetection/breast-cancer-early-detection-acs-recs-bse
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