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 fingertips close together, gently probe
each breast in one of these three patterns
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