Women Health Center

Breast self-exams are a means of checking the breasts for any irregularities (like lump or gathering). This comprises of observing and feeling the breasts. Any abnormal variations must be promptly informed to the doctor as breast cancer when spotted in its initial stages considerably raises the survival chances. Performing Breast Self-Examination In case one does opt to carry out a self-breast examination, then the below illustrated steps should be correctly followed. In front of a mirror, position oneself in way that the arms are by the sides and not stiff, observing the breasts for any variations in the size, outline or its position or any difference in the breast skin. Looking out for whether the breast skin has puckers, dimples, and sores or has discolouring. Inspecting the nipples  [...]