PREVENT BREAST
CANCER LEARN HOW
TO DO A BREAST
SELF – CHECKUP!!!
ONCE A MONTH
Adult women of all ages are
encouraged to perform
breast self-exams at least
once a month.
“Forty percent of diagnosed
breast cancers are detected
by women who feel a lump,
so establishing a regular
breast self-exam is very
The best time to do a self
important.”
breast exam is about 3 - 5
While mammograms can help
you to detect cancer before you
can feel a lump, breast selfexams help you to be familiar
with how your breasts look and
feel so you can alert your
healthcare professional if there
are any changes.
days after your period
starts. Your breasts are not as
tender or lumpy at this time in
your monthly cycle.
If you have gone
through menopause, do your
exam on the same day every
month.