ᴥ Diagnostic Evaluation
Breast Self-Examination (BSE)
Done on day 5-7 of menstrual cycle (some changes in breast occur due to hormones
around menstruation)Breast examination with the woman in a supine position. The entire surface of the
breast is palpated from the outer edge of the breast to the nipple. Alternative
palpation patterns are circular or clockwise, wedge, and vertical strip.