Breast Self-Exam

• 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.

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It's advised to examine your breasts 3-5 days after your menstrual cycle.

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Breast self-exam: Manual inspection

(reclining)

With fingertips close together, gently probe

each breast in one of these three patterns

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