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Breast self-examination: how do you know what's normal exam?
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Get help: Have your doctor or his nurse show you how. This is your baseline normal. Watch for changes. Do screening mammo if appropriate.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Focus on YOUR 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 12/9/2013
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Hi. I'm 27 and very worried. I have large breast (dd) one breast has always been larger then the other. The right one. I do the self exam like the dr showed me and I haven't felt anything. When I exam squeezing on my breast while standing I swear I feel s
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