Loma Linda, CA
A 25-year-old female asked:
How to perform self examination on large breast? how to differentiate lumps in breast? is it better to get mammogram/ultrasound? 25 years old, 40d.
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Louis Cooperanswered
Pediatrics 50 years experience
Depends: You should start with your doctor's exam. If you have lumps, and if you have any family history of breast cancer, let your doctor know. You may need both a mammogram and ultrasound. Please do not take chances.
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Dr. Regina Hamptonanswered
Breast Surgery 25 years experience
Change positions: Examining a larger breast requires laying down and examining and then rotating to the side and examining the deep areas.
Practice is the only way to learn what your lumps feel like.
I still advocate for breast self exam despite the data. When women stop coming to my office not finding their own lumps, then I will stop recommending it.
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Dr. Michael Gaboranswered
Diagnostic Radiology 35 years experience
Self exam: Try this link:
http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/testing/types/self_exam/bse_steps
Mammo screening should start at age 40, possibly earlier if you are at higher risk. Talk to your doctor about it.
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