How to Breast Self-Checking

Doing breast self examination or BSE be the first step to detect abnormalities in the breast. Perform regular breast self-exam, which every month on the 10th day counted from the beginning of menstruation. BSE can be women from the age of 20 years. Because by doing this early examination, breast cancer can be prevented from higher risk.

It would be easier if you do BSE after a bath. Movement touched or gently massaging easier because there is still soap stuck to the skin. Find out how:

1. Notice breast carefully, see if there is any abnormality or normal. The trick there are two, first by lifting your hands up over your head. Second, put your hands on the waist. This can help you identify breast. Is there a change in breast shape or not symmetrical. You can also see if there are wrinkles on the breast, skin changes such as orange peel. If you find these signs should see a doctor immediately.

2. Raise your left arm above your head to gently massage the breast. Use a flat surface of the finger to massage the breast. Be sure to touch all parts of the breast. Use the same pattern every month. Grabbing, pressing, or gently massage the breast to help you find out if there is a lump or not. Although not all lumps are cancer, still, you should immediately consult a physician to diagnose and get a more precise handling.

3. BSE can be done with three massage movements. The first rotating direction of movement by touching all parts of the breast. Touch breast with a circular motion like the area surrounding the nipple. The second movement, do breast self-exam in a systematic, with the rise and fall. Make sure all parts of the breast was touched, both the edges and middle. Third, do breast self-direction with the movement in and out in every part of the breast.

4. Also check your nipple with a gentle push. Verify whether there is fluid coming out. If the nipples are tender, remove the blood or fluids, it's a sign that you immediately went to the doctor. In addition there are also signs  such as nipple scaly, reddened, and swollen.

It only takes about 10 minutes to perform BSE. So, do it regularly every month. If you find a lump permanent, do not hesitate to immediately went to the doctor, for treatment earlier and more precisely to prevent breast cancer.