Early detection equals early treatment. Monthly breast self exams have saved thousands of lives. Breast self exam is simple. It includes looking at your breasts in the mirror and noticing any changes in color, or texture of the skin. Breast self exam involves gently pressing on your breasts.
Some women feel uncomfortable touching their own breasts.
If you ask your neighbor if she checks out her breasts she'll blush and probably giggle. Yet, this is a very simple and powerful tool. BSE is easily incorporated with a shower or in the evening before bedtime. This is very important if in the future something does change you will notice it right away and see your doctor. This statistic is always seen when anyone talks about breast cancer risk.