How to Check for Breast Cancer
Increase your breast awareness.. Understand that the issue of breast self-examination is a subject of debate.. Know what to look for.
Steps
Increase your breast awareness.
Increase your breast awareness.
Understand that the issue of breast self-examination is a subject of debate.
Understand that the issue of breast self-examination is a subject of debate.
Know what to look for.
Know what to look for.
Do a visual BSE.
Do a visual BSE.
Do a manual BSE.
Do a manual BSE.
Schedule annual "well woman exams".
Schedule annual "well woman exams".
Get a clinical breast exam.
Get a clinical breast exam.
Have the appearance of your breasts assessed.
Have the appearance of your breasts assessed.
Undergo a physical examination.
Undergo a physical examination.
Stay calm and breathe.
Stay calm and breathe.
Schedule an annual mammogram when you turn 40.
Schedule an annual mammogram when you turn 40.
Understand what the procedure does.
Understand what the procedure does.
Prepare for your mammogram.
Prepare for your mammogram.
Discuss your breasts with your doctor and the mammogram technician.
Discuss your breasts with your doctor and the mammogram technician.
Have the test.
Have the test.
Wait for results.
Wait for results.
Be aware of the basic risk factors for breast cancer.
Be aware of the basic risk factors for breast cancer.
Be aware that your lifestyle can affect your breast cancer risk.
Be aware that your lifestyle can affect your breast cancer risk.
Know your personal and family medical history.
Know your personal and family medical history.
Be aware that most women diagnosed with breast cancer have NO risk factors.
Be aware that most women diagnosed with breast cancer have NO risk factors.
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