Instructions on breast self-examination should include encouraging the woman to perform the exam

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Breast self-examination should be performed once a month,8 days following menses,when the breasts are the smallest and least congested.Advise the patient to avoid the time when her breasts might be tender due to menstruation or ovulation.Advise the pregnant or menopausal patient who is not having menstrual periods to select a familiar date to examine her breasts each month,for example,the first day of each month.

Instructions on Breast Self-Examination Should Include Encouraging the Woman to Perform