Breast Self-Examination

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Schedule a Mammogram

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Kelsey-Seybold Clinic offers mammograms through their radiology department to patients who are referred by their primary care physician.

To schedule an appointment, call 713-442-1161, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Breast Self-Exam

Clinical breast exams are also very important in early the detection of breast cancer. Women ages 18 to 39 should have a clinical breast exam every one to three years and women ages 40-plus should have one yearly. Starting from the age of 18, women should conduct a breast self-exam on a monthly basis and report any abnormalities to their physician.

Tips for a Breast Self-Exam
Provided by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Women should perform breast self-exams just as their period ends each month or at the same time each month. Remember to report any abnormalities to your physician.

Lying Down

Feel for a hard lump, thickening or any change in your breast tissue.

Lie down on your back with a pillow under your right shoulder;
Use the pads of the three middle fingers on your left hand to examine your right breast;
Press using light, medium and firm pressure in a circular motion;
Follow an up and down pattern;
Feel for changes in your breast, above and below your collarbone and in your armpit area;
Repeat on your left breast using your right hand.