Yes, breast self-exams are vital, on a regular schedule, to protect our own breast health. They are also a vital part of a comprehensive medical exam. My own breast cancer, at age 35, was initially discovered when a mass was found during an employee physical.
There is, however, no need to purchase a specific creme in order to do a breast self exam. The important thing is to learn how to do one, do them on the same day every month, and get to know your own body.This article for the EmpowHER community offers more information:
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Hi CircuelleGirl-
Yes, breast self-exams are vital, on a regular schedule, to protect our own breast health. They are also a vital part of a comprehensive medical exam. My own breast cancer, at age 35, was initially discovered when a mass was found during an employee physical.
There is, however, no need to purchase a specific creme in order to do a breast self exam. The important thing is to learn how to do one, do them on the same day every month, and get to know your own body.This article for the EmpowHER community offers more information:
Are You Doing Your Breast Exams Regularly? A How-To Guide
Thanks for your share, hopefully it will encourage others to take a greater interest in breast self-exams.
Pat
October 8, 2014 - 6:34pmThis Comment
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