Self Breast Examination

Question 0

Inspection (look at breasts) then palpation, what is palpation?

Answer 0

Feel for changes using flat of fingers and include axilla

Question 1

What to look for in self breast examination? (Observation)

Answer 1

Change in size and shape, nipple changes (rash on or around nipple) (discharge from nipple).
Pickering or dimpling of skin
Swelling under armpit or around collarbone.
Lump or thickening that feels different from other tissue
Constant pain in one part of breast or armpit

Question 2

Breast awareness - 5 point code?

Answer 2

1. Know what is normal for you
2. Know what changes to look and feel for
3. Look and feel
4. Report any changes to gp without delay
5. Attend routine breast screening if over 50 yrs