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Here is a guide for breast examination:
1
Examine your breast in th Mirror. Has there been any change in size? Has one become lower than the other? Has one nipple become turned in? Any sign of discharge? Is there any puckering, dimpling or change in skin texture?
2
Raise hands above head and examine breast leading to armpit. Any swelling or skin puckering? Lower and raise your arms while watching your nipples. Do they move the same distance?
3
Lean forward and examine each breast for change outline, puckering, dimpling of the skin or retractions of the nipple. Now lie down in a relaxed position.
4
Start with the left breast. Use the flat of your hand, keep your fingers straight and close together. Don't press too hard or too lightly.With a little practice you'll get it right. Never pinch the breast.
5
Slide your hand over the breast above the nipple starting at the armpit, moving inwards. Feel for lumps. Repeat moving your hand across the nipple till you've felt all parts of the breast.
6
Feel for lumps along top of collarbone and in armpit. Repeat whole examination on right breast. If you detect anything, consult your doctor. But please remember - only 1 in every 10 lumps found in the breast is a cancer.
