Breast Self-Awareness Helps Prevent Cancer

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Breast self-awareness means knowing how your breasts usually look and feel. This helps you notice new changes, working with regular mammograms.

Doctors stopped recommending monthly self-exams many years ago. They did not find more cancers, and the checks caused worry for some.

Breast self-awareness has no strict monthly checking routine. You can notice changes simply during daily activities, like showering or dressing.

Look for new lumps, nipple changes, or red skin on your breasts. Also notice changes in size or any lasting pain in one area.

Most breast changes are not cancer, but it is always good to check them. Always keep up with your regular mammograms; they are very important.

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What does breast self-awareness mean?

It means knowing how your breasts usually look and feel.

Why did doctors stop recommending monthly self-exams?

They found that monthly checks did not find more cancers and caused worry for some people.

What should you look for when checking your breasts?

Look for new lumps, nipple changes, red skin, changes in size, or lasting pain in one area.

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