Has a breast self-exam ever been at the top of your to-do list?
It’s definitely not on my list, even though my doctor reminds me annually about the exam’s importance. Since there’s no family history of breast cancer, I choose to ignore that well-intended advice.
For the many women like me who skip those monthly breast self-exams, there’s a new approach called breast self-awareness.
It’s a better way for women to identify a change in their breast tissue. If the tissue feels different, check in with your doctor.
Below, Betsy Booth, oncology nurse navigator, Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano, explains the procedure.
About the author
Susan Hall
Susan joined Baylor many years ago when Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas was the only Baylor facility in the area. When not at work, she’s outside – Big Bend National Park is her favorite with Glacier National Park a close second.
