Breast self-exam picture

Monthly breast self-exams should always include visual inspection (with and without a mirror) to note any changes in contour or texture and manual inspection in standing and reclining positions to note any unusual lumps or thicknesses.






Review Date: 4/13/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team. Previously reviewed by Stephen Grund, M.D. Ph.D., Chief of Hematology/Oncology and Director of the George Bray Cancer Center at New Britain General Hospital, New Britain, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (5/4/2004).