Question

What might be detected during a self breast examination

Answer 1

Tumors or any other irregularities in the breasts.

Step-by-step explanation:

Self examining your breasts is important, even when you don't suspect anything is wrong because then you will develop an idea of what your breasts usually feel like. With that idea in mind, then irregularities will be clear to you if/when they appear in a self exam. Irregularities that could be detected include, lumps which could be benign or malignant tumors, small bumps like cysts, and uncommon pain/tenderness,

Answer 2

breast lumps and other worrisome changes in the breast

Step-by-step explanation:

Performing a "breast self-exam" is crucial in detecting early signs of breast cancer. Early detection gives one a chance to have an early treatment that is mostly successful.

If a woman notices a breast lump, it is important to call the doctor about it. This is coupled with other screening methods that are used to check for signs of breast cancer. Most of the breast lumps are non-cancerous, so it's important not to panic. Other signs that need a doctor's attention are: dimpling, swelling, puckering, uneven breasts, bulging of the skin, fluid coming out of the nipple(s), etc.