By Pam Stephan
3. Visual Exam - Arms Over Your Head
"Breast Self Exam: Visual Exam 2"Photo Courtesy of National Cancer Institute
Still standing in front of the mirror, raise your arms over your head and see if your breasts move in the same way, and note any differences. Look at size, shape, and drape, checking for symmetry. Pay attention to your nipples and areolas, to see if you have any dimples, bumps, or retraction (indentation). Look up toward your armpits and note if there is any swelling where your lymph nodes are (lower armpit area).
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