Back to Women's health. There's no right or wrong way to check your breasts. But it is important to know how your breasts usually look and feel. That way, you can spot any changes quickly and report them to your GP. Every woman's breasts are different in terms of size, shape and consistency.
Finding breast cancer early
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There are many different signs and symptoms of breast cancer, so checking your breasts for any unusual change is important. Common breast cancer signs and symptoms include:. Pain in your breasts is not normally a sign of breast cancer, but it can be if it is associated with other symptoms. Checking your breasts only takes a few minutes. Can you feel a lump or swelling in the breast, upper chest or armpit? Can you see any change in size or shape?
Congenital Breast and Chest Conditions
Know which changes to look for, how to look at and feel your breasts, and when to see your doctor. Being breast aware means getting to know how your breasts normally look and feel. This may change at different times of the month. If you notice a change that isn't normal for you, talk it over with your practice nurse or doctor and ask for a referral to the breast clinic. You don't need to examine your breasts every day or even every week.
A common abnormality seen on mammogram results is breast asymmetry. Breast asymmetry is usually no cause for concern. Breast asymmetry occurs when one breast has a different size, volume, position, or form from the other.
