How to Know if You Have Breast Cancer
Understand the changing research on the usefulness of breast self-examination.. Do a visual BSE.. Do a manual BSE.
Steps
Understand the changing research on the usefulness of breast self-examination.
Understand the changing research on the usefulness of breast self-examination.
Do a visual BSE.
Do a visual BSE.
Do a manual BSE.
Do a manual BSE.
Get comfortable with your breasts.
Get comfortable with your breasts.
Know your risk factors.
Know your risk factors.
Know your personal and family medical history.
Know your personal and family medical history.
Watch for changes in breast size or shape.
Watch for changes in breast size or shape.
Note any unusual discharge from the nipple.
Note any unusual discharge from the nipple.
Look for swelling.
Look for swelling.
Observe for a dimpling in the breast tissue or changes in the nipple.
Observe for a dimpling in the breast tissue or changes in the nipple.
Report skin thickening, redness, warmth or itching.
Report skin thickening, redness, warmth or itching.
Be aware that pain is not normal.
Be aware that pain is not normal.
Recognize signs of advanced breast cancer.
Recognize signs of advanced breast cancer.
Get a clinical breast exam.
Get a clinical breast exam.
Get a screening mammogram.
Get a screening mammogram.
Get additional testing if any lumps or other suspicious changes are noticed.
Get additional testing if any lumps or other suspicious changes are noticed.
Get a biopsy.
Get a biopsy.
Wait for results.
Wait for results.
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