In the past, breast cancer screening recommendations have advised women to complete monthly self-breast exams. Recent changes now recommend developing breast self-awareness instead of performing detailed exams every month.
Breast self-awareness is a great step to becoming more familiar with your breasts in order to better recognize any changes, lumps, or bumps. But how does one become truly self-aware of their breasts if they don’t know what to look for, where to start or what the best method is?
We know that early detection helps saves lives, so we continue to recommend regular self-breast exams. Perhaps quarterly instead of monthly. The task of performing a proper self-breast exam can seem daunting, so first begin by developing breast self-awareness and just focus on how your breasts feel, then build upon that.
In the meantime, as you are getting to KNOW YOUR LEMONS, try to remember the 12 breast changes that you need to be concerned about. • Feeling a thick area
• Dimple
• Nipple crust
• Red or hot
• New fluid
• Skin sores
• Bump
• Growing vein
• Sunken nipple
• New shape/size
• Orange peel skin
• Hard lump
Once you’re ready for more….
Check out https://knowyourlemons.com/ for more information and download their free app to help get your breast self-exam game as good as your selfie game.
Or check out https://mybreastfriend.com/ for a home self-exam kit that will teach you all the right methods and techniques to help you perform a self-breast exam like a boss.
And of course, if you have any concerns with your breasts, please see your primary care provider. If you don’t have one, call the clinic and we will be happy to see you!
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