Guam - U.S.A.

Breast Cancer Screening

PMC Prenatal Classes

Breast Self-Examination Become familiar with your breasts to detect changes early.  If you find any changes in the way your breasts look or feel, call your doctor right away. When to do Breast Self-Examination ? Lying Down Exam Shower Exam Mirror Exam

The best time to do BSE is about a week after your period ends, and your breasts are not tender or swollen. If you are not having regular periods, do the BSE on the same day every month.

Lie down with a pillow under your right shoulder. Place your right arm behind your head.

Use the finger pads of the three middle fingers on your left hand to feel for lumps in the right breast.

Press firmly enough to know how your breast feels. If you are not sure how hard to press, ask your doctor during your next visit..

Move around your breast in the same way, either up and down, or around the wedge, as long as you do it the same way every month. Go over the entire breast area, and remember how your breast feels from one month to another.

Repeat the exam on your left breast, using the finger pads of the right hand.

While taking your shower, repeat the same exam as for the Lying Down Exam, one arm behind your head, using soapy hands to feel your breasts, and particularly the upper and outer part, where about half of breast cancers are found.

Standing in front of a mirror, check for any change in the way your breasts look, redness, swelling, changes in the nipple or dimpling of the skin..