If you find anything abnormal, reach out to a doctor near you.
If everything seems normal, please repeat the above process on the same day the following month.
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I _____________ , pledge to get Breast Self-Examination to fight breast cancer.
#PinkSelfCheckChain is an initiative by Dr. Pragnya to bring about awareness among women about the importance of self-breast examination and walk a step towards early diagnosis of breast cancer.
Take the oath today to examine yourself monthly and encourage 3 friends to do so. Follow the steps below add ticks as you complete.
Stand together to fight Breast Cancer
Methods of breast examination and armpit
Move the tip of your finger in Circular motion from the nipple clockwise and anticlockwise
Move the tip of your finger in Radial motion from the nipple to the armpit
Move the tip of your finger Up and down in vertical motion on the breast region
Timing of examination
Premenopausal Women 2-3 days after your monthly menstrual cycle
Postmenopausal Women – any day of the month
Signs to look for breast self-examination
Breast lumps
Skin changes such as dimpling or redness
Nipple changes
Nipple discharge
Change in shape or size of the breast
Swellings or lumps in the arm pit
STEP-1: Stand in front of the mirror with your top off
Relax your hands and inspect your breast
Raise your hands and check for any changes on breast and armpit.
Place your hands on your hips to tighten chest muscles and observe the skin changes.
STEP-2: Examine while in the shower
Raise your right hand above the head
Move your finger tips all around the breast and in the armpit in circular, or up and down motion (one of the methods mentioned above)
Repeat the same with the left hand and slightly squeeze your nipple to look for secretions
STEP-3: Examine while lying down
Place the pillow under your shoulder of right hand and lie facing the roof
Examine your breast and armpit with left hand
