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What is the best way to do a breast self-exam?

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Dr. Timothy Mountcastle answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Methodically: Pick a starting and a finishing point and just make sure to cover all the tissue possible. Make sure to compress tissue against ribs to palpate the tissue best.

Dr Rimmer agreed

Answered 10/5/2012

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Ask your doctor: This is an easily acquired skill, but you must be taught to do it thoroughly.

Answered 9/28/2016

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