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How to carry out a Breast Examination:

To check for lumps or any changes in the breast tissue. You can conduct the exam in the shower or lying down on a bed

whichever is more comfortable for you.. Below are the two main methods to conduct the breast examination, the clock, and the

wedge, however if you are not comfortable with either of these then you could try the weeping method

The Clock Method

The clock pattern is where you envision the face of a clock on each of your breasts. You lie down with your left hand behind your

head, and use your right hand to examine your left breast. Put your hand at top of the breast using your middle three fingers in

the 12 o’clock position. Use your fingers in a massaging, clockwise motion to check for lumps. Then you move hour by hour,

using the same motion and feeling for any changes in your breasts. After you have repeated one cycle, move your fingers closer

to your nipple and repeat the process until you get to your nipple. You should check both your left and right nipple for discharge by pinching with your fingers at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock and at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock. When you are done with your left breast,

put your right hand behind your head and use your left hand to examine your right breast in the same fashion. Make sure to feel your lymph nodes under your armpit as well as areas around your breasts for any tissue changes.

Wedge Method

The wedge method entails envisioning each breast as a pie divided into equal wedges. Lie down on a bed and place your left hand behind your head. Use your right hand to examine your left breast beginning at the top of your breast and working your way down

to your nipple. Use your middle three fingers to massage firmly but gently from the top of the wedge to the bottom.

Once you have completed the wedge, move your fingers to the next wedge going in a clockwise direction. For the opposite side,

put your right hand behind your head and use your left hand to massage your right breast. Do not forget about checking lymph nodes under your armpit and tissue around your breasts. Examine your nipples for discharge.

Sweeping Method

If you are not comfortable with the clock or wedge methods, then you can use a simple sweeping technique with your three middle fingers. You begin at your collarbone and work in a clockwise direction from the outside of your breast towards the nipple. If you

have larger or thicker breasts, use a walking motion with your fingers to feel for any lumps or changes.

Do not forget to check your lymph nodes and nipples.

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