Reprinted with permission from Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Every woman has a 1 in 8 chance of contracting breast cancer in her life. Performing regular breast self-exams and knowing risks can help prevent breast cancer. Here, step-by-step information on how to perform a breast self-exam and how to prevent breast cancer.
Lying Down
Feel for changes:
- Lie down on your back with a pillow under your right shoulder.
- Use the pads of the three middle fingers on your left hand to check your right breast.