The BSE abrevation stands for Breast Self Examination and it is vital that every woman takes part in this at least every month. By regularly giving yourself a BSE you will be ensuring that you are prepared for any changes which may occur within your breasts; and therefore you have a chance at catching breast cancer early if it ever develops.

What do Breast Self Examinations Entail?

When you give yourself a self breast examination you are basically feeling and looking at your breasts to see if there is the slightest little change. If you are unsure about how to actually check for anything unusual then you could always look for a breast self examination video. You can find various footage of a self examination for breast cancer online or you could always ask your doctor if they recommend anywhere that you can find out more information.

Basically with a BSE, breast tissue is mainly what you are looking and feeling. You should start all the way up from your collar bone and work your way down. By moving in gentle circular motions you will feel everything just under the skin and it will be easy after a couple of times of doing it, to know just how your breasts usually feel. Some people say that doing a BSE on large breasts is more difficult as there is more tissue there, but generally it doesn’t matter what size breasts you have just as long as you get to know how they usually feel.

Also don’t forget that all self breast examinations should include looking at your breasts. It is possible for a lump to slightly show through the skin and that is one way in which many women find a lump; they can see it without even having to feel it. It may not be a large lump but your eyes will pick up on anything different if you regularly give yourself a breast cancer self examination.

Overall a general breast self examination should be undertaken at least once a month. However do not forget that your breasts will change slightly whilst you are menstruating and obviously if you are pregnant too. If you are worried about anything and you would like more information on BSE then talk to your doctor and see what they recommend. Every single woman should give themselves a breast self examination frequently as the threat of breast cancer is all too real in this day and age.