Dry Goods Coming (Issue 31) How to Carry out Breast Self-examination at Home

What is suitable for breast self-examination.

Self-examination was carried out every time “about 10 days after menstruation”

How to check self-check?

• Look at

Look at breast size, shape, skin color and nipples (hands relaxed and drooping, raised, akimbo)

• Touch

Touch axillary lymph nodes: Is there a lump or tenderness

• Squeeze

Squeeze nipples to see if there is any liquid overflow.

• Check

See your doctor if you find these:

1. Breast skin festering or thickening

2. Nipple or breast depression

3. Redness and fever of breasts or nipples

4. Asymmetric breast enlargement

5. Breast mass

6. Liquid spills from nipples

7. Enlargement of axillary or clavicular lymph nodes

8. Breast pain and discomfort