LFDRR - Look, Feel, Squeeze, Repeat, Report
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A: LOOK - Standing in front of the mirror as in pictures 1, then 2 and finally 3 above: look for swelling, dimpling or puckering of the skin, new differences in shape and size, reddening or darkening of the breast, newly inverted (sunk-in) or itchy scaly sore or rash on the nipple
B: FEEL - Check the whole of each breast, from collar bone above your breast down to the rib below your breast, then under your arm
With fingertips together as in picture 4 above, gently probe moving gently in small circular motions over the entire breast (use different levels of pressure from light to firm)
check for any lumps, hard knots or thickening inside the breast and underarm area, pain in one spot that does not go away
C: SQUEEZE - Squeeze your nipple between your thumb and index finger checking for any discharge or fluid from your nipple
D: REPEAT - Lie flat on your back as in picture 6 above, repeat section B above again
E: REPORT - Report to your doctor or healthcare provider if any above discovered
By OGN Okafor
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