Breast Self Exam (BSE) is regularly checking your breasts on your own for any abnormalities. As simple as that. All the numerous methods and tips are variations on this simple question:
What's normal? What's not?
While BSE might not detect all changes in the breast, it can at least increase your chances of detecting ailments such as breast cancer in a more treatable stage. It is true, BSE is not enough, and this is why major breast cancer institutions have recently started recommending it as an optional detection method in addition to doctor exams and mammograms.
If about "20% of the time, breast cancers are found by physical examination rather than by mammography", then why not take this extra free, simple step routinely? Following is a walk through a few rich resources on BSE.
