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Lie on your back and put your right hand behind your head. Use your left hand to press down to examine the right breast. Apply light, medium, and firm pressure to check all layers of your breast tissue. Sit up and press into your right armpit to check for lumps. Squeeze your nipples to check for any discharge. Lie back down, switch arms, and repeat. It's advised to examine your breasts 3-5 days after your menstrual cycle. Breast self-exam: Manual inspection (reclining) With f

Most common cancer among U.S. women (excluding skin cancers) Accounts for ~30% of all new female cancers annually. 2024 estimates: 310,720 new invasive cases, 56,500 new non invasive cases Expected deaths in 2024: 42,250 women The 5-year relative survival rate varies by stage at diagnosis Average lifetime risk for U.S. women: 13% (1 in 8 chance) It mainly affects middle-aged and older women; the median diagnosis age: 62 Highest death rate among Black women compared to other