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Step 1 Stand in front of a mirror with your arms over your head and look for any changes* *Refer to Changes to look for. Note • Do a breast exam once a month about a week after your period starts. • If you do not have a period do it at the same time each month. • Be sure to have a routine mammogram regularly. |
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Step 2 Press your hands on your hips and tighten your chest muscles and look for any changes* *Refer to Changes to look for. *Changes to look for • Changes in size or shape of breast or nipple. • Dimpling, puckering or other skin changes. |
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Step 3 Gently squeeze each nipple to check for any irregular discharge** and look for any changes*. *Refer to Changes to look for. **Some discharge can be normal. Check with your healthcare practitioner. |
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Step 4 Lie down, with a pillow under the left shoulder. Feel the left breast using the pads of your fingers and press down in a circular motion with varying pressure. Check for any lumps or changes. Repeat with right breast. |
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Feel for changes
Choose a pattern and check your whole breast from your collarbone to bra line and from your breastbone to the center of your armpit. |
