Breast cancer self-examination method
Updated: October 5, 2017
Perform a breast self-examination once a month
Do it 4 to 5 days after your period ends.
If you are post-menopausal, choose a date to do it once a month. We recommend choosing a date that is easy to remember, such as a birthday or anniversary.
Do you see any "dents/bulges", "sores/discoloration", or "tightness"?
Stand in front of a mirror with your hands behind your head and look closely at the colors and shapes.
We recommend that you look at it even with your arms down.
Is there a lump when you touch it?
Check for lumps by lightly stroking with your fingertips as if making the letter "no" with four fingers.
Do you have a ``bloody discharge'' when you pinch it?
Gently pinch the base of the nipple with your fingers to check for discharge.
Do you have a "lump" when you lie down?
Lie on your back with a low pillow or folded towel under your back and feel your breasts to feel for lumps.
If you find any abnormality in your breasts or underarms,
Please see a breast surgeon immediately.
Inquiries regarding this page
Inagi City Welfare Department Health Division
112-1 Hyakumura, Inagi City, Tokyo (Inside Inagi City Health Center)
Phone: 042-378-3421 Fax: 042-377-4944
