What is Rethinks position on Breast Self-Exams?
Research has shown that BSE plays a small role in detecting breast cancer compared with self-awareness. The key is that women make sure they are familiar with the landscape of their breasts so that they notice any changes and report any breast changes to their health professional right away. Rethink encourages women to get familiar with what their breasts look and feel like normally in whatever way makes them feel most comfortable. For some women, this may be simply by looking and feeling when they are in the bath, shower, when dressing etc. Other women may find that examining their breasts in a more formal, structured way on a regular schedule such as through a monthly breast self-exam is a good way to know how their breasts normally feel and to notice any changes. As well as being breast aware, Rethink encourages women to take advantage of the services available to help catch the disease early. Rethink recommends women examine their own breasts in conjunction with annual clinical bre
