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In practice breast awareness means that you know your own breasts, and that you are used to their appearance and texture.
Firstly, you should know what your breasts look like.
It sounds obvious, but it’s a good idea to get into the habit of looking at your breasts in the mirror from time to time.
It is not at all unusual to have one breast noticeably larger than the other, with a bigger left breast being more common.
Be aware how they move up as you raise your arms and so on – so that you know what’s normal for you. |
Look for any changes in the shape or size of your breasts
or nipples, in the position or colouring of the nipple, for dimpling, dents, scaliness or discolouration of the skin
& any other changes including discharge from the nipple, rashes that don’t seem to heal or veins that are more prominent than normal.
Note any pain or sensation in the breast, armpit or arm that is new, particularly if only on one side or if it doesn’t go away after a menstrual period.
Secondly, you also need to know how your breasts feel.
No one could be expected to find a possible new lump when feeling her breast for the first time.
Most breasts feel a little lumpy especially during the few days before a period is due. After your period this lumpiness becomes less obvious or may well disappear altogether.
Carry out your breast self-examination regularly – at least once a month. The best time to do it is within a week after the end of your menstrual period. This is the time when your breasts are least likely to be swollen or tender. If you stopped having periods or if your periods are not regular, check your breasts on the same day of each month.
Examine your breasts first using your bare hand and then repeat the examination again with your Brest Sense™ glove, checking out for any new lump or thickening in one breast or armpit area.
Encourage your friends and family to perform their regular breast checks.
If you discover any changes or abnormalities during your breast self-examination, either done barehanded or using the Breast Sense™ glove, it is important that you see your physician as soon as possible.
Directions For Breast Self-Examination
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Known Risk Factors Associated With Developing Breast Cancer
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Breast self-examination takes only 10 minutes a month and can save your life! |
