HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ยท SEPTEMBER 2018
BREAST SELF
EXAMINATION
T
he most important
and simplest way for
a woman to assess
the health of her
breasts and to find
the earliest signs of concern
is to perform a Breast Self
Examination (BSE) on a regular
basis. Each breast should be evenly
examined using a flat palm
while in front of a mirror.
Women should perform a BSE
every month, a week or so
after menstruating when her
breasts are less tender and
have fewer and less prominent
natural lumps. However,
women who have reached
menopause can perform a BSE
at any time, as long as it's done
on a monthly basis. A lump is marble-like and rolls
between the palm and chest
wall.
Any changes in the skin or
nipple-areola area, as well
as any lumps, should be
documented.
The armpits and areas above
the collarbones should be
palpated as well and both
nipples should be gently
squeezed to see if there is any
abnormal discharge.
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