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.
