How to perform a self breast examination

August 18, 2009 in Women's Health by Dr. Peter

Women’s health & fitness guide

All women and girls from the age of around 20 should learn to perform a self breast examination, by getting to know what your breasts feel like, the shape, weight and texture of the skin you will be able to detect if anything feels wrong and this can catch diseases such as breast cancer early. The earlier you catch it the more likely you are to be cured of it, though it is important to note that not all changes to the breast are caused by cancer, there are several other factors which can cause changes most of which are harmless.

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