A Breast Self Examination
(BSE) once every 15 days
could save your life! Use the
following techniques to
perform a BSE. Choose the
method that is best for you.
Screening :
Means detection of breast cancer before it spread. All women should go for annual physical examination when they hit 30. Regular self-examination of your own breasts may help in early detection.
Age : 30 & below
Monthly Breast Self-Examination
Age : 35 to 45
15 days Breast Self-Examination Annual Screening Program USG of Breast 4D or Mamography
50 & above
15 days Breast Self-Examination Annual Screening Program USG of Breast 4D or Mamography
Breast Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
Facing a mirror :
At each of the following positions:
• Arms at your sides
• Arms raised above or behind your head
• Hands on hips and chest muscles tensed
Facing a mirror :
• Change in size or shape of the breast
• Dimpling of the skin
• Change in appearance of nipples
• Discharge from nipples (by squeezing gently)
Facing a mirror :
Place pillow under left shoulder with left hand under head
• Use middle three fingers of right hand, hold fingers flat to check left breast
• Press firmly, using small circular movements to feel for lumps
• Start outside edge of breast, going inwards in circles
• Check entire breast, armpit and behind of nipple
• Repeat these steps using left hand to check right breast
In the shower :
• Raise right arm above head
• Soap left hand and check right breast as described in “lying down position”
• Repeat the steps using the right hand to check left breast