BSE is a tool that may help you learn what is normal for you. BSE includes looking at and feeling your breasts. If you notice any changes in your breasts, see your health care provider right away.


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
• Press using light, medium and firm pressure in a circle without lifting your fingers
• Follow an up and down pattern
• Feel for changes in your breast, above and below your collarbone and in your armpit
• Repeat on your left breast using your
right hand
These steps may be repeated while bathing or showering using soapy hands.



In Front of the Mirror

Look for changes:
• Hold arms at your side
• Hold arms over your head
• Press your hands on your hips and tighten your chest muscles
• Bend forward with your hands on your hips




For more information visit website or call our breast care helpline.
www.komen.org

1-877 GO KOMEN
(1-877-465-6636)