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How can we conduct thorough breast self exam?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Monthly as follows: Check your breasts after the menstrual period to assure that breast swelling or cysts will have gone away.Raise your arm and start at the outer edge with two fingers together in a circular fashion work towards the nipple. Gently squeeze the area around the nipple and watch for a bloody discharge. If unsure of lumps, soap the breasts in the shower and see if the"lump: disappears or not.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Focus on our normal : Focus on learning what's normal for you and your body. Then if there's something different or drawing your attention particularly if it's persistent then contact your doctor and let them evaluate.
Answered 10/1/2015
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Lymph nodes: Check your armpit regions, along with your breasts, for masses and enlarged lymph nodes.
Answered 5/26/2013
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