Last year we wrote on a couple of topics including: Pink October, which was heavily concentrated on Signs And Symptoms of Breast Cancer, and KNOW YOUR BREAST whose title is obvious and had a session which answered close to all the questions you might want to ask.
We shall be talking about how to check for a lump in the breast.
There are a couple of ways that couple be done and here we go:
1) In the Shower:
With the pads/flats of your 3 middle fingers, check the entire breast and armpit area pressing down with light, medium, and firm pressure. Check both breasts each month feeling for any lump, thickening, hardened knot, or any other breast changes.
2) In Front of a Mirror
Visually inspect your breasts with your arms at your sides. Next, raise your arms high overhead.
Look for any changes in the contour, any swelling, or dimpling of the skin, or changes in the nipples. Next, rest your palms on your hips and press firmly to flex your chest muscles. Left and right breasts will not exactly match—few women’s breasts do, so look for any dimpling, puckering, or changes, particularly on one side.
3) Lying Down
Use light, medium, and firm pressure. Squeeze the nipple; check for discharge and lumps. Repeat these steps for your left breast.
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