My health care provider examines me annually.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women.
By examining your own breasts monthly, you could possibly identify a lump before your next check-up. I never seem to know what I'm looking for. Before you get in the shower or bathtub, lie down on your bed. Place a towel or pillow under the shoulder of the breast you'll be examining first and raise your arm next to that breast over your head. Be sure to check the breast tissue under your arms, as about half of breast cancers are found there.