10 Ways to Help Prevent Breast Cancer – Part 7
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7. Learn to do your own regular breast self-examinations.
A great majority of lumps are found by women themselves. A health care professional should examine any changes noticed.
Women are generally reluctant to do a breast self-exam and for many the experience is frustrating. You may feel things but not know what they mean. However, the more you examine your breasts, the more you will learn about them and the easier it will become for you to tell if something unusual has occurred.
Try to get in the habit of doing breast self-examinations at least once a month to familiarize yourself with how your breasts normally look and feel. Examine yourself several days after your period ends, when your breasts are least likely to be swollen and tender. If you are no longer having periods, choose a day that’s easy to remember, such as the first or last day of the month.
Dr. Alex Mostovoy
