Self-care can save your life.

1. BREAST SELF EXAMINATION
NIDHI JAISWAL
B.SC (N) 4THYear

3.  Introduction
 Definition
 Purpose
 Timing for BSE
 Position
 Steps
 Indications
 Advantages
 Disadvantages
 Summary
 Conclusion
 Bibliography

4.  A breast self
examination is
the
examination of
breast by self
to detect early
pathological
changes.

5.  It is often
used as an
early
detection
method for
breast cancer.

6.  A breast self-examination is a way
anyone can check own breasts for
any changes such as lump or
thickenings that could be
symptomatic of breast cancer.

7.  Both men and women should
perform a breast self examination
at least once each month
beginning at age 20.

8. Breast self
examination is
a screening
method used in
an attempt to
detects early
breast cancer.

9. The method involves the women
herself looking at and felling
each breast for possible lumps ,
redness, swelling.

10.  To identify breast tissue for any
physical or visual changes.
 To early detection methods for breast
cancer.
 Both men or women should perform
a BSE at least once each month
beginning at age 18.

11.  To maintain body posture.
 To reduce incidence of breast
cancer.
 BSE is helpful during pregnancy
to screen breast preparation for
lactation.
 To cost benefit.
 To improve quality of life.

12.  The best time to
do monthly self
breast
examination is
about 3-5 days
after your
periods starts.
Do it same times
every/month.

13.  In case you do notice lump, then
please do not panic consult with
doctor.
 In case of pregnancy, menopause
or irregular menstrual cycle a
specific date of month should be
chosen for examination.

14. BSE can be performed
when lying in down on the
back and in standing
position.

15. STEP-1
Stand in
front of
mirror and
look at your
naked breast.

16.  Check for changes like color, size, &
shape.
 If you observe any of following
changes, consult a Dr. immediately
 Changes of positions of nipples or
inverted.
 Any swelling, redness, & soreness.

17. STEP-2
 Place your hands
on your waist and
press inward,
then turn from
side to side to
note any
changes.

18.  BSE should be regularly performed
by every woman such as pregnant
breast, breastfeeding and
menopausal woman, or have breast
implants.
 In case you to notice lump, then
please do not panic consult with Dr.
to proper education.

19. STEP-3
Place your
hands behind
your head
and press
forward.

20. Once again, turn from side to
side and look for changes.
Large breasted woman will
need to take two fingers of
the opposite hand to lift and
look.

21. STEP-4
 Place your hands
on your waist,
and bow towards
the mirror,
letting the breast
falls forward.
 Note any change
in breast shape.

22. STEP-5
 Nipple
discharge also
can be a sign
of a breast
problem.

23. Gently squeeze the breast
tissue surrounding the nipple
between the thumb and
middle finger and check for
nipple discharge.

24. STEP-6
 While taking a
bath or shower,
feel above and
below the collar
bone for any
enlarged lymph
nodes.

25. STEP-7
 From the collar bone,
rub down firmly to
the nipple of one
breast, felling for any
lumps, thickening or
changes from
previous
examinations.

26. STEP-8
Next, supports the
breast with one
hand while the
other hand and
fingers slide across
top of breast feeling
for lumps.

27. STEP-9
 Check for
lymph node or
lumps under
your arm while
relaxing your
arm at your
side.

28.  Reach across with your other hand
to feel the area.
 Reach across with your other hand
to feel the area.
 Note any changes from previous
examination.
 Repeat on the other side.

29. STEP-10
 Lie down a
just roll to
your left side
to examine
the right
breast.

30.  Rest your other arm in your
forehead to ensure breast should
be flat to your chest if you want
to comfortable then just put a
pillow under your shoulder or
back.

31.  Now using the flat tips of your
fingers press in circular motion on
side, middle and underside the
intensity should first be light, then
medium & deep motion.
 Repeat the steps on your left
breasts.

32. STEP-11
Move your hand
in increasingly
smaller circles
until the entire
breast is
covered.

33. STEP-12
 Place your
fingers flat on
the nipple and
depress, feeling
beneath for any
changes.

34.  Now, reverse your hands and the pillow
to repeat the exam on the right breast.
 If you find a lump or change in breast
does not mean you have cancer, report
to health professional promptly.
 Menstruating women should do BSE
one week after their menstrual periods
begins when breast are less lumpy and
tender.

35.  Pregnant women should check their
breasts on the same day each month.
 Breastfeeding mothers should check
their breasts on the same day each
month after emptying the breasts.
 Women who take hormone replacement
therapy should do BSE on the same day
every month.

36. 1) Complaints of breast pain.
2) Skin changes.
3) Nipple discharge.
4) Lumps.
5) Gross changes in size or shapes.
6) Breast lump developing during
pregnancy or lactation.

37.  Women can use BSE to assess
their breasts.
 When they perform BSE
properly and regularly, they
can notice any changes in their
breasts and seek further
evaluation.

38.  Allows the women to know
about the health of their
breasts.
 In a non-invasive, simple
procedure.
 Awareness of breast anatomy.

39. Fear and anxiety about
what may be found
during the
examination.

40. Today we discussed
about-
 Introduction
 Definition
 Purpose
 Timing for BSE
 Position
 Steps
 Indications
 Advantages
 Disadvantages

41. I hope you have understood
the topic and would know
how to take seminar in
future.

42.  SAXENA R.P,TEXTBOOK OF COMMUNITY
HEALTH NURSING-II FOR B.SC NURSING
STUDENTS Ed.3rd 2021, LOTOUS
PUBLISHER Pathankot chowk, Jalandhar,
punjab, page no. 370-373.
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