Self breast examination

Breast carcinoma is one of the common carcinomas among women.
By following methods like self breast examination, periodic mammography etc, most of the breast cancers can be detected early.
Self breast examination is a easy and important measure to detect breast cancer early.
Self breast examination should be done monthly at same period of menstrual cycle preferably after completion of menstrual cycle.
This is to avoid mistakes due to hormonal influenced breast changes.
Woman should do self breast examination by standing in front of mirror. She should use the pads of her fingers to palpate the breast tissue.

First she should observe her breast in positions:
-Arms hanging beside the body
-Arms behind the head
-Arms keeping on waist and bending forward.
-Palpation of breast in circular movements or in longitudinal movements or in wedge pattern.
Breast tissue should be palate upto axillary tail.
-Palpation of nipple
-Palpation of breast and nipple in lying down position.

If any abnormality is detected, she should consult the doctor.

Abnormal discharge from nipple