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Breast Self-Exam Authors: American Cancer Society Last Revision Date: Sunday, 14-Feb-1999 13:54:24 EST Copyright © 1994-1999, The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Put a pillow under your right shoulder and place your right arm behind your head. Using the top third of your three left middle fingers, press firmly to feel for lumps in your right breast. Move your fingers around the breast in either the Circle (a), the Up and Down Line (b), or the Wedge (c) method. Make sure you cover the entire breast area. Place the pillow under your left shoulder. Now examine your left breast using the same method with your three right middle fingers. If you find any changes, see your doctor right away. The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives from cancer, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, and service. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TOLL FREE: 1-800-ACS-2345 89-75M-No. 2123

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