Breast self-exam, or regularly examining your breasts on your own, can be an important way to find breast cancer early, when it’s more likely to be treated successfully—and you definitely don’t need ...

When you consider that rates of breast cancer continue to rise in women under 50, per the American Cancer Society, it makes sense to want to do everything you can to prevent it—or at the very least, ...

First things first: a breast self-exam is basically getting to know your breasts really well. Think of it as a monthly check-in with your body. While it’s not a replacement for regular mammograms (you ...

Lillie Shockney answers the question: 'What To Look In A Self-Exam?' — -- Question: What changes in my breast should I look and feel for when doing a breast self-exam? Answer: When doing a breast ...

SEATTLE — Breast cancer remains the second-leading cause of cancer death among women, according to the American Cancer Society. Part of the awareness is what women should look out for, in between ...

"My mission is to help women advocate for their breast health." A breast cancer survivor has created a mobile app, called Feel For Your Life, to help women conduct breast self-exams. "I found out ...

The importance of breast cancer awareness can never be amplified enough. A stitch in time saves nine, and early detection saves lives! While breast self-exams at home can’t replace a medical check-up, ...

If you were lucky enough to know Mary Ann Wasil, then you were better for it. She left a legacy when she passed away from breast cancer in 2016 as the founder of the global nonprofit, The Get In Touch ...

Q: Should I be doing breast self-exams? Why aren’t they recommended now? A: You should alert your physician if you notice new changes to your breasts such as dimpling, rash or a lump. But teaching ...

The conversation around self-breast exams has changed over the past few years, leaving people with breasts pretty confused. There was once a time when self-exams were taught in doctor's offices, but ...