It is important to do a Breast Self Exam (BSE) at about the same time in your cycle each month. The best time for a BSE is one week after your period, when your breasts are not swollen or tender. Breast lumps are often discovered by a woman or her sex partner. Most are not cancerous. But report anything unusual to your clinician as soon as possible.

Here's what to do:
1. Stand up and place one hand behind your head. Hold the fingers of the other hand flat. Gently touch every part of the breast below the raised arm. Feel for lumps, bumps or thickening. Now do the other breast.

2. Stand in front of a mirror. Place your hands on your hips. Inspect each breast for changes in size, shape and form. Do it again with your arms raised above your head.