Breast Self Exam Tool
Monthly breast self-exams are an option for all women beginning by age 20. Women who regularly examine their breasts become more aware of how their breasts normally feel. They are more likely to notice changes -- including masses or lumps -- that could be early signs of cancer. It's best to check about a week after your period, when breasts are not swollen or tender. If you no longer have a period, examine yourself on the same day every month. If you see or feel a change in your breasts, see your doctor immediately. But remember, most of the time breast changes are not cancer.
MEDICAL REVIEW: Reviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson, MD, April 2007.
SOURCE DOCUMENTATION: American Cancer Society.
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