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January 22, 2018 Twyla

In Honor of National Self-Check Month, Remember Your Breast Self-Exam
February has been named National Self-Check Month to raise awareness about the importance of regular self-checks for both men and women. Self exams are something most people forget or just plain avoiding doing, but they’re actually very important for early detection of any abnormalities and possible cancer.

Why are breast self-exams so important?
There are many reasons why monthly BSEs are important, but here are three main ones:

1. They help you to familiarize yourself with your breasts so you can better detect subtle changes.
2. Early detection is key to fighting and beating breast cancer.
3. There are other conditions that can be detected by breast changes besides cancer.

One important thing to remember when doing breast self-exams:
Just because you find a small lump or other abnormality, it doesn’t automatically mean it’s cancer. Try not to get anxious if you feel something —just call your doctor to schedule an appointment. Many times, it’s not anything to worry about.

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January 22, 2018 Twyla