- 1). Stand in front of a mirror, take one hand and place it behind your head. Take your other hand and hold your fingers flat out. Now touch every part of the breast you are examining gently, feeling for lumps, bumps, and any areas that may feel thicker than the rest of the breast. Also be sure to feel the underarm area close to the breast for anything unusual as well. Repeat on the other side.
- 2). Place both hands on your hips and check your breast for any changes in shape, size and form while still looking in the mirror. Now lift your hands above your head and do the same type of check again.
- 3). Lie down on your bed with a pillow propping up your left shoulder. Take your left hand and place it behind your head once again. Now take your right hand with the fingers flat again and examine the breast by pressing in circles around the breast. Start at the outside edges of the breast and work your way inward toward the nipple. Once you have finished that breast repeat the process with the other breast.
- 4). Examine the underarm area close to the breast. Place your arm on a solid, firm surface like a table, desk or a book shelf and examine the underarm area for lumps or changes in thickness.
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