The Black Women’s Health Imperative encourages all Black women to take 5 minutes to perform a monthly breast self-exam (BSE) in the shower, beginning in their 20s. Get to know your breasts with these three simple steps:
Step 1
In front of a mirror, with your arms by your sides, look at your breasts for any changes in size, shape or position, or any skin puckering, dimpling, sores or discoloration. Inspect your nipples and look for any sores, peeling or change in the direction of the nipples. Then, turn side-to-side to inspect the outer part of your breasts.
Step 2
With soapy hands, place one hand on your hip and with the other hand begin feeling your underarm for any lumps or thickening. Repeat on the other side.
Step 3
Raise one arm behind your head and use the flat part of your fingers from the other hand to press gently into the breast. Follow an up-and-down pattern along the breast until you have covered the entire breast. Repeat on the other side.
If you detect changes, visit your health care provider for a clinical breast exam (CBE) or mammogram right away.
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