How to do your self-examination?

1. Look into the mirror with your shoulders straight and hand on your hips.

It's OK when:

- Usual shape, color and size of breasts

- Evenly shaped breasts

Consult a doctor when:

- dimpling, puckering or bulging of the skin

- the nipple(s) changed position

- an inverted nipple(s)

- redness, soreness, rash or swelling

2. Look into the mirror and raise your arms.  Consider the conditions for step 1.

3. Lie down and touch your breasts.  Use your right hand to touch your left breast and your left hand to touch your right breast.  Use your finger pads, keep them flat and together, and move them up and down vertically in rows.  Use light pressure to feel the tissue just under your skin; add a little more pressure to feel the tissue in the middle of your breasts; and finally a firm pressure to feel the tissue near your ribcage.

4. Stand up or sit down, then repeat step 3. 

Touch Early.  Touch Often.  Prevent Breast Cancer.