breast lump self exam…

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female breast, breast self-exam, breast self-exam, breast self-exam, self-examination, the breast breast cancer is easier to treat the earlier it is found, experts recommend that women over age 20 perform a monthly breast self exam to look, new lumps, self exam has limitations, not a substitute, regular breast examinations from doctor, screening mammograms, talk to health care provider, the pros, cons of performing self exams, perform monthly exams, them 3-5 days after period, breasts, the least tender, lumpy, lie on back, place right hand behind head, the middle fingers of left hand, gently yet firmly press down using small motions to examine the entire right breast, sitting, standing, examine armpit, commonly skipped, breast tissue extends to that area, gently squeeze the nipple, checking, discharge, repeat the process on the left breast, use one, the patterns shown, in the diagram to make sure, covering, the breast tissue, feeling, lump, thickness that stands out, feels new, some women find it easiest to, the exam, in the shower, skin is soft, wet, more likely to examine, the breast tissue, lying down, next, stand in front of a mirror, arms by side, look at breasts directly and, in the mirror, changes in skin texture, dimpling, puckering, indentations, skin that looks, an orange peel, contour, nipple turning inward, arms raised, above head, discuss any changes find right away, to all women have some lumps, monthly exams, important to, them, same time in monthly cycle, value of monthly exams is controversial, american cancer society considers them to be optional, talk to health care provider, what is right, breast lumps us preventive services task force, screening, breast cancer recommendations, rationale, guidelines from guide to clinical preventive services, third edition, 2000-2003, rockville, md, dept of health, human services, public health service, agency, health care policy, research, 2002.