Pink Ribbon - Guidelines for early detection of breast cancer - Take monthly Breast Self Exam (BSE) for Men and Women

  • BSE is self awareness.
  • It is advisable to start BSE at age of first menstruation.
  • For regularly menstruating women, perform BSE between day 7 - day 10 from day 1 of menstruation.
  • For irregularly menstruating/menopausal women, and men, assign 1 day in a month for BSE.
  • Women with breast implants, pregnant, or breast should also perform BSE.

 

Lie down flat, place a small pillow under right/left armpit and use the pads of 3 middle fingers to press firmly. Choose BSE pattern to follow and use the pattern every time to compare each month.