Breast Self-Exam (BSE) – Flashcards
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Breast Cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of death, after lung cancer, for women in the U.S. Early detection is critical for successful treatment of breast cancer.
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The following are steps to take in order to conduct a breast self-exam which is recommended by the American Cancer Society once a month after the menstrual period.
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Step 1
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Lie down and put your right arm behind your head. Place the 3 middle fingers of your left hand on your right breast. Move your fingers in a circular motion, pressing with light pressure first, then medium, and then firm pressure. Feel for any lumps or thickening in the breast.
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Step 2
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Follow this process in an up-and-down path over the breast. Be sure to check all of the breast tissue. Repeat the previous steps with the left breast with right hand.
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Step 3
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Stand in front of a mirror with your hands pressed firmly on your hips. Inspect your breasts for any changes in size, shape, or appearance. Look for dimpling, rash, puckering, or scaliness of the skin or nipple, or discharge.
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Step 4
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Next, raise your arms over your head (palms pressed together), and look for changes.
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Step 5
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Examine your underarms with your arms only slightly raised so you can feel these areas easier.
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What cause of death is Breast cancer behind?
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Lung cancer
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What are you supposed to examine with your arms slightly raised ?
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Your underarms
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Where are your hands supposed to be placed when you stand in front of a mirror in step 3?
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Pressed firmly on your hips
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What does bse stand for?
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Breast Self-Exam
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Are you supposed to move your fingers in a circular motion?
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Yes
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What fingers do you use when conducting a bse?
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3 middle fingers
