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October 2021
Volume 8 | Issue No. 50
1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer
EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES
1
HOW TO perform a
self breast exam
Put your arms on your hips and
examine your breasts in a mirror.
Look for dimpling, puckering or
bulging of the skin. Also look for
any redness, soreness, rash or
swelling.
2
Raise your arms over your head
and look for the same changes.
3
With your arms still over your head,
look for any signs of fluid coming
out of one or both nipples.
4
Lie down on your back. Use your
right hand to feel your left breast.
Keep your fingers flat and complete
an outer circle. Then move in 1 inch
toward the nipple and complete
another circle. Keep repeating until
you reach the nipple. Look for any
lumps, then repeat on the other
breast.
5
Feel your breasts in the shower.
It is easier when they are
slippery. Cover the same hand
movements from step 4.
If you notice any
changes, don't panic &
contact your doctor
