Breast Self-Examination

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Singapore. If discovered early, the chances of survival are high.

Regular monthly breast self-examination (BSE) helps you to be more aware of any breast lump or change in your breasts. Most breast lumps or changes are not cancerous, but it is important that you see your doctor about them immediately.

The 3 simple steps to BSE

	Step 1 Look For Changes In Front Of A Mirror Raise your arms above your head. Press your hands firmly against your hips to tighten your chest muscles. In each of these positions, turn slowly from side to side and look for changes in the: size or shape of your breasts nipples appearance of the skin (e.g. dimpling)
	Step 2: Feel for changes in front of the mirror (or when lying down) Feel your armpit for lumps; use small circular movements Start from the outside edge of your breast, feel around the breast in smaller and smaller circles Feel behind the nipple Finally, squeeze the nipple gently for signs of bleeding and discharge.

Please see a doctor as soon as possible if you find:

• A lump in your breast
• A persistent rash around the nipple
• A retracted nipple
• Bleeding or unusual discharge from the nipple
• Swollen or thickened skin
• Dimpled or puckered skin

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-Article extracted from HPB website