• Know how your breasts normally look and feel.
  • Know what breast changes to look for, such as:
    • a lump or dimpling,
    • changes in your nipple or fluid leaking from the nipple,
    • skin changes or redness that do not go away,
    • any other changes in your breasts
  • If you notice any changes, see your healthcare provider. Most changes are not cancerous but you should have them checked right away.
  • If you are 40-49, talk to your healthcare provider about having a mammogram.
  • If you are 50 or older, go for a mammogram at the Ontario Breast Screening Program.
Last modified: Tue, Dec 29, 2009

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