Step 5

Finally, feel your breasts while you are standing or sitting. Many women find that the easiest way to feel their breasts is when their skin is wet and slippery, so they like to do this step in the shower. Cover your entire breast, using the same hand movements described in Step 4.

Go for a mammogram annually

An annual mammogram should be part of every healthy woman's routine. This is an x-ray screening test and can detect breast cancer early, when it's most treatable.