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Performing breast self examination (BSE) on a monthly basis gives you the opportunity to detect breast cancer. A woman who regularly perform BSE can detect breast cancer at its earlier stage. It is best carried out once a month before the menstrual period. BSE is recommended for ever women from age 20. Self examination is done in two ways: inspection and feeling the breasts Method of breast examination Look into a mirror, undresses to the waist. Study the breasts and become familiar with their normal appearance. Look at the skin texture, height and appearance of the nipples etc. Check for any unusual difference. Look at each breast for any unusual irregularity in shape, drawing in or retraction of the nipple, dimpling of the skin, changes in skin colour or texture, or veins more prominent than normal. This should be done with the arms in different position: By the side hand on the waist arms raised above the head Hands clasped around the head Squeeze each nipple gently to ch