But When It Comes To Breast Health, We're Not Paying Enough Attention. With the exception of skin cancer, more women in the United States are diagnosed with Breast Cancer every year than with any other cancer. Women at higher risk include those whose mothers or sisters have had breast cancer, women who have never had children, and women who had their first child after age 30. The majority of women who develop breast cancer have NO family history of the disease or other risk factors.
Breast cancer can occur at ANY age but becomes more common as a woman gets older.
Stand in a mirror with your breasts fully visible and note any abnormalities such as dimpling, scaling, enlargement, etc. Do this exam by placing your hands, first, over your head and then on your hips. Be sure to check the underside of your breasts as well, in addition to your nipples for discharge or bleeding. The method you choose is not important, only that you DO choose one and DO your breast self-exam. In any case, remember to also check under your arms and your upper chest areas.