April 05, 2022

Why is a breast self exam important?


 Performing regular breast self exams will allow you to become comfortable with how your breasts look and feel, so that if anything changes, you’ll know. See your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following changes in your breasts:

• A lump, hard knot, or thickening
• New pain in one area that doesn’t go away
• Swelling, warmth, redness, or darkening
• Change in the size or shape
• Dimpling or puckering of the skin
• Nipple discharge that starts suddenly
• Nipples becomes sore, has a rash on it, scaly and or itchy.
• Nipple inversion (pulling in of your nipple) or other parts of the breast

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