Self breast examination is a technique that nursing personnel may be called upon to teach.
In the past, self breast examination was thought to play an important role in early detection and treatment of breast cancer. This hope has not been substantiated. Routine application of self breast examination has not led to earlier detection of breast cancer, but has led to increased interventions for non-cancerous breast issues.
With that qualification, the selective use of self breast examination techniques may still be appropriate for some patients.
These videos provide a demonstration of this technique.
Auto Examen de los Senos Evitado Errores
Avoiding Self Breast Exam Errors