GUIDE: Breast Self Examination

 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We can't stress enough how important it is to your health to ensure you are having regular mammograms done - once every two years in Australia. Breast screening for women aged over 40 years old is free every two years. In the interim it is so important to familiarise yourself with your own breasts, any changes to the shape or texture, dips, lumps and leaks to help with early detection. Below is a quick reference of how to proform a self examination of your breasts