{"id":1120,"date":"2010-10-04T10:14:31","date_gmt":"2010-10-04T14:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.customizedgirl.com\/blog\/?p=1120"},"modified":"2015-12-22T14:56:56","modified_gmt":"2015-12-22T18:56:56","slug":"self-breast-exam-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.customizedgirl.com\/blog\/self-breast-exam-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Self Breast Exam 101"},"content":{"rendered":"

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To kick off the month of October, and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we at CustomizedGirl.com wanted to share with you the importance of monthly self examinations, and how to do a self-check.<\/p>\n

Beginning at the age of 20, most doctors recommend that women take time to do a self breast exam at home.\u00a0 Women who regularly examine their breasts have a better idea of how they feel, and are more apt to notice changes-including lumps or masses that could be early signs of cancer.\u00a0 The best time to do a self exam is about a week after your period when your breasts are not tender or swollen.\u00a0 Or, if you no longer have a period, you can just set aside a specific date each month for a self-check.\u00a0 Most of the time breast changes are not cancer, but if you do notice any changes you should consult your doctor.<\/p>\n

What to Look For:<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to Women\u2019s Health Resource<\/a>, there are a few main changes that you should check for during a routine self breast examination.<\/p>\n