When I check my breasts, they feel lumpy. How can self examination help if I don’t know what a cancer lump feels like?
Many of our patients are frustrated by the fact that their breasts feel lumpy. We recommend that they approach self examination with a different perspective. Don’t examine yourself with the idea of finding a lump. All breasts feel lumpy to varying degrees. Instead, check your breasts regularly enough to know how they feel. Then, continue checking to make sure they feel the same as they always have. If you notice any changes, share them with your physician because there is a possibility that you have detected an early cancer.
