Breast Health

Checking My Breast

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Stand in front of a mirror, and look carefully for any changes to your breasts, looking at their symmetry, shape and size.
 
 
This picture shows you how to check each breast. Begin at point A and in a circular motion, follow the arrows to point B and then back to point A, feeling for a lump or thickening, using your fingertips.
 
 
Stand with one hand behind your head. With the other hand, gently examine your breast in a circular motion (as shown above), feeling for any lumps, thickening or changes (don’t forget to check your armpit). Repeat with the other hand. Remember to feel all the parts of each breast with your fingers.
 
 
Lie down and put one arm behind your head. With your other hand, check the opposite breast. Repeat on the opposite side.