Breast Cancer Self Examination Guide with Dr Tasha
You probably know that you should be checking your breasts regularly, but you probably don't know exactly how to do this properly so that you don't miss anything and that you also don't hurt yourself.
In today's video I am sharing the 2 part process of how to check yourself, as well as step by step what to do and what to look for.
Breast cancer can be a scary time with so many things happening around you about you.
Trying to cope with a breast cancer diagnosis or looking for support through your treatment and beyond?
I can provide you with trusted and easy to understand information, compassionate support and rapid diagnosis, all from a trusted Breast Health Specialist.
WORRIED ABOUT A BREAST LUMP OR SYMPTOM?
FRUSTRATED AND CONFUSED BY CONFLICTING INFORMATION?
TRYING TO NAVIGATE LIFE AFTER BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND DON’T KNOW WHERE TO TURN?
Breast health has become an important topic for both women and men. But with a huge amount of conflicting and confusing information out there, it can be hard to find the advice, support and care that you need.
My Breast My Health was created to make understanding breast health easy. Whether you’re looking to learn how to keep your breasts healthy, concerned about new symptoms or learning to live post-diagnosis, you’re in the right place.
Hi, I'm Dr TASHA
I’m a Doctor, Breast Cancer Surgeon and Medical Educator. After 20 years helping people to understand and overcome breast health problems, I’ve seen first hand the fear, frustration and stress that my patients go through.
As a breast specialist with over a decade’s worth of experience, I understand finding the right information, processing a diagnosis, understanding treatment and getting accurate, practical advice as you ride the rollercoaster of emotions can be really tough.
But I’m here to help.
Many people think that as a Breast Specialist Surgeon, I just do surgery. But that’s far from the truth. In fact, the majority of my patients don’t need any treatment at all - just advice and support.
The internet can be a wonderful source of information but when it comes to breast health there’s a lot of inaccurate information out there. Listening to the wrong advice could cause you unnecessary worry or even put your health at risk.
So I wanted to create an accessible hub where you could find useful, accurate and reliable information from a trusted source - a Breast Health Doctor - all in one place.
That’s exactly what you’ll find on My Breast My Health, welcome to my KZread Channel.
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It's good to check every single time you shower, breast cancer is horrible and I wish all kinds of cancer could be done away with.
Thank you Dr Tasha, I had so much anxiety about my breasts because I used to always do this wrong (with the ends of my fingers) because no one had ever taught me and then I'd think that my glands are cancer. Your videos have helped alot. Thank you for teaching us how to do this properly, this should be taught in school
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome Suki. I am glad the video has been helpful 🙏🏽
@ayushipanday1753
Жыл бұрын
I'm very sacred is that a gland
Thank you, Dr Tasha! I've been following written guides, but honestly it's no substitute for being shown like this. So helpful.
@drtashag
8 ай бұрын
You are very welcome Sarah. Glad you found it helpful 🥰
I use this video as a prompt/reminder/guide every month.
@drtashag
8 ай бұрын
That’s brilliant 👍🏽
Its very helpful for all the women having this kind of video
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
Thank you for this video. My mom has been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer and our doctor has told me and my sisters to be more cautious and check ourselves more often as we may be more at risk of also getting breast cancer later in life. I wasn't sure if I was doing it right. This helped a lot!
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jaime. I am sorry to hear about your mom. I hope her treatment goes well. I am glad you found this video helpful 👍🏽
Finally I found a video that fully and accurately describes how to do this 💗 thank you Doctor!! I just turned 42, much love from a new subscriber
@drtashag
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and the sub 🙌🏽. I hope you find the channel helpful 💕
Am happy to see u doctor though sm just watching no seeing you face to face good work 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@drtashag
5 ай бұрын
I am glad it is helpful 🙏🏽
Awesome video. The viewing part of your video will help me to do a better self exam too.
@drtashag
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I am glad it is helpful 🙏🏽👍🏽
Thank you so much doctor. This vedio is really helpful
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome 🙏🏽
What a wonderful video. Thank you!
@drtashag
11 ай бұрын
You are so welcome. I hope it was helpful.
I Found This Video Helpful I've Been Getting Breast pain I've had my Breasts Checked With The GP and it's nothing to worry about it 😊
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
That’s great news 👍🏽
@kedeshawilliams2167
10 ай бұрын
same here I get breast pain too go on/off but i think it's the way i sleep are the soft bra I wear
@laurelllewis3437
10 ай бұрын
I Know it's Not Nice I Hate Being in Pain all The Time I'm Just Grateful That I Don't Have Cancer my Mum Did and She passed away With it 41 :( 💔
@kedeshawilliams2167
10 ай бұрын
@@laurelllewis3437 so sorry for your lost I dont think i have breast cancer cause i dont have watery are blood running out of my breast going to change my sleeping position an see if the pain doesn't go away I will check a doctor
@MilouAT
9 ай бұрын
@@laurelllewis3437I’m so sorry for your loss ❤ I hope you yourself will stay healthy. 🍀
Thanks doc
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
You are ver welcome.
Thank you
@drtashag
10 ай бұрын
You are very welcome 🙏🏽
Thank you for this information it's explicit.
@drtashag
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome 🙏🏽
Perfect ❤
@drtashag
8 ай бұрын
Thank you. Hope it was useful 🙏🏽
Thank you so much for this very helpful tips and ideas I have a breast lumps on my right side I hope this is not breast cancer please pray for me guys for my breast biopsy test this week full package support
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
Wishing you all the best for the biopsy test 🙏🏽
@juscause3087
Жыл бұрын
How did it go? Hope all is well.
@user-uf1kl4gy2b
7 ай бұрын
Hi meam U finish test
@kirtosingha6708
5 ай бұрын
@@drtashagbiospy test is painful or not? Plz suggest me
Thanknu so much for wonderful video. Dear Dr I have severe pain in my breast which extend to my right armpit and arm aswell. I also fain pinch at my back right back to my right breast.my both breast feel heavier that can sleep and while standing it seems that if both breast are stretched down with pain. Plz help
Thank you doctor 🙏
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome.
My breats are so sore even to touch.trying to wash is so sore to touch i havent chanced any medicstions .also both breats are swollon
Hi DR I have pain in my Brest for a month what could be and there is no lump
im scared to examine myself but I need to😭 my breast is kinda sensitive right now that’s why im searching this😔
I’m worry because last three months I was having a little bump near my nipple and then starting to inverted now I’m having pain just there but I’m not in my period or any hormonal change next week is my ultrasound I’m taking medicine immunology suppress 😟
Thank you very much Dr Tasha! This was very helpful. Especially the advice to get familiair with your own breasts so you know what normal for you feels like :) To be honest, I’m often anxious that I feel some lumb, that is probably just a gland. How do glands suppose to feel like, if I may ask? Thank you kindly!
@drtashag
9 ай бұрын
You are very welcome. Glands feel like small peas. If you have had a cough or cold and your neck glands swell up, that is the same as what armpit glands feel like. Hope that is helpful.
@MilouAT
8 ай бұрын
@@drtashag Thank you so much! Is that also how breast glands feel? It seems mine are having more… structure. If you then get what I mean? :)
Autually I have a lump on my armpit for few years and my doctor told me that is a lesion inside like a pimple. But I'm always scared if it is breast cancer because my grandma had it
sometimes my arm go down to my breast hurt an the lump hurt but I think it's the way I sleep are the soft bra I wear can it cause it??
Hey Dr, thank you for this video i have question , i have prolactinoma my prolactin level are normal in self palpitations i would squeeze my nipples or no? I squeeze them i have little bit of discharge come out greenish brownish color but when i put it on the tissue its yellow from both breast just when i squeeze them
How do you tell if under the arm pit is a lump or just normal? Should you lie down when checking the arm pit or has that changed. One feels different to the other. I requested a nurse appointment and was sent to this video. I know no two breasts are the same size but should you ever worry if the sizes are considerably different to what they were?
please help me I took a shower in a coldest water then my breasts became painful and then now there are lumphs or clot like surface under my breast skin what should I do about it Im so scared.
If I have a small dot like appearance under skin but there is no other sign or no predisposing factors...what can it be!?
I have realized that a lump in my breast and it's not painful what can causes that. I did remove cysts from my left breast so I am wondering if my right breast is having the cysts also
I'm taking birth control pill for controlling my irregular period.. now I'm experiencing that my tip of my nipples is hurting..is it normal or I should worry about it.??. please tell me Dr.
Thank you Dr for this video I have being filling pan some times it's make me feel warred which country are you please
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
Hi Zainab. I am based in the UK.
Hi doctor tash m so scared I found a lump on my breast bt m NT sure if it's cancer m still scared to the hospital n now m starting to develop some pain
If the tissue feels broken up is this bad?
Hi doctor I am 29 yr old and recently married no kids 5 years back diagnosed with fibroadenoma and initially 2.3 and after 2 years it was 2.8 cm but after that for the last 2 yrs I haven't tested and I am getting pain and itchy over the breast sometimes and also left arm pain.So once it is initially done the biopsy and diagnosed fibroadenoma.So later on is there any possibilty to occur any other serious issues to the breast (left)
Hello Doctor I had small cysts masses in both breasts I decided to get pregnant my child is one year and one month I stopped breast feeding her at 7month coz I had kno breast milk I went back to the hospital for medical check up again now they changed from cysts to small solid fibroadenomas but no cancer ...wat could be that
Hi meam during prriod i feel pain in my brest .its normal
Hello Dr, thank you so much for helpful videos. I have a question. Is it possible to get mastitis on fibroadenoma spot? Please help am breast feeding and I have a fibroadenoma on my right side breast. I have done a biopsy and the result was benign.
@kavyahari4432
Жыл бұрын
Now how u
Came across ur video it's very helpful..I too hve some small lump in my right breast,it's not growing still the same size,it's almost 6 yrs n doesn't pain also,it's moveable when I touch the lump, I don't know whether it's lump or cyst I want to know
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
My advice to anyone who finds a lump is to get it checked by a doctor. That way you find out what it is.
Hi Dr I have a 7.5cm on my left breast probably beign. I have fibrosis breast. Its it something to be worried about. Help!!!
Hlo doctor right side upper in chest lit tightness i feel scared please tell me what is it
I found a bump (lump) on the top part near nipple of right chest side yesterday. Been sick for 3 days now today when I woke up my right arm around shoulder area is hurting and under that arm seems to be swollen up a bit (I had a bug bite me under that arm at least a year ago it never went away all of a sudden it's flat for first time since it happened). Part of my thinking is saying of no it's just a pimple while another is saying ok this isn't good signs nows not the time to just push through it. Does none cancerous bumps (lumps) spread like that or is this a sign that it is cancerous? I've been trying to see a doctor since yesterday I don't drive so been working around with 3 people trying to figure it out only just got the name of the place to call about appointment.
@43everurss
18 күн бұрын
make an appointment its better to be safe than sorry
Theres an obvious difference near my latissmus doris muscle (one side bigger than the other.) How do i tell if its my muscle or is it a lump? I also recently discovered a small pimple like bump on upper breast and just did a visual/physical exam and everything seems fine besides the pimple like bump and the difference under armpit area.
@Kawaii_kittens12
10 ай бұрын
Latissimus Dorsi** lol
I Have hard lump in my breast & its immobile. I'm scared
If we check again n again Can it cause pain
So anxious, found a pea-sized round lump near the nipple and now I'm terrified. GP doesn't have time until Wednesday and I'm SO scared and anxious now
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
Hope it all goes well
@An19941
Жыл бұрын
@@drtashag thanks you, me too ❤
@nailsempireph
Жыл бұрын
@@An19941 hi! Do you have any news regarding your lump?
@An19941
Жыл бұрын
@@nailsempireph hi, aw thanks for asking! The doctor told me it is most likely a fibroadenoma and nothing to worry about unless it grows. I need to come back in for another check-up in 6 months :)
@MilouAT
9 ай бұрын
@@An19941I’m so happy for you!! All the best :)
I have red stretch marks on my breast is it normal
Hi dr! I am breast feeding could I do the self examination? What about mamograms, ultrasounds.. What is the best clinical investigation during breast feeding ?
@drtashag
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Yes you can definitely do a breast self exam whilst breast feeding.
Thank you for the very impormative video. Ma'am, is it okay that my left breast is a little bit bigger than my right breast, I am a breastfeeding mom.
@qrpcoaching8198
11 ай бұрын
it is quite normal
@OguzhanAydogdu-ps1qk
11 ай бұрын
Prayers and healings to all warriors!!Chinese herbs and Natural supplements, effective natural diet protocol of DR.UWENBOHERBALHOME youtube channel reversed my cancerous breast lump naturally, the healing journey helped me a lot with my lump especially with the inverted nipples, breast lump, bloody pains.. my breast lump, bloody discharge, Skin rash e.t.c. I am completely cured and I really appreciate your help Dr.uwenboherbalhome youtube channel.😓🙏
Why 1 side of the breast getting burnt.
Hello Doc. I have fibrocystis in my right seen also in my mamo. I have it after BF. Its not painful, and its dosent bother me as a full time mom. Doc., is it okay if this remain in me?
@OguzhanAydogdu-ps1qk
11 ай бұрын
Prayers and healings to all warriors!!Chinese herbs and Natural supplements, effective natural diet protocol of DR.UWENBOHERBALHOME youtube channel reversed my cancerous breast lump naturally, the healing journey helped me a lot with my lump especially with the inverted nipples, breast lump, bloody pains.. my breast lump, bloody discharge, Skin rash e.t.c. I am completely cured and I really appreciate your help Dr.uwenboherbalhome youtube channel.😓🙏
I can see brown circles around my nipples on one side, is this normal??
I have an intermittent pain in my right breast. It stops me in my tracks then quickly passes but it goes in like this all day. I had radical hysterectomy 4 yrs ago so I’m post menopause. I do use HRT gel. There are no lumps I can feel but it is tender where the pain occurs. Should I be concerned? My GP isn’t pleasant and I hate going.
@tinyfreckle
4 ай бұрын
Did you find out what was causing it?
@paigeturner165
4 ай бұрын
@@tinyfreckle no. I’ve had a mammogram and nothing untoward showed up ☺️
Ultrasound and biopsy can detect if have a breast cancer doctora?
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
Yes it can.
Dr. Tasha I have breast pain in both breasts but mostly my left. I do have eczema like bumps on my left one near the nipple, I can't feel lumps. I have had a breast ultra sound cause I am 27 that came back normal. I am still worried.
@OguzhanAydogdu-ps1qk
11 ай бұрын
Prayers and healings to all warriors!!Chinese herbs and Natural supplements, effective natural diet protocol of DR.UWENBOHERBALHOME youtube channel reversed my cancerous breast lump naturally, the healing journey helped me a lot with my lump especially with the inverted nipples, breast lump, bloody pains.. my breast lump, bloody discharge, Skin rash e.t.c. I am completely cured and I really appreciate your help Dr.uwenboherbalhome youtube channel.😓🙏🙏
I wish someone could pay for my bills now that it's 2 months that I have been feelingpain in my breast n a hard thing....I don't wanna die young am only 28 n I have 2 sons were my husband died in 2020 of colon cancer...I don't wanna die of cancer too...Please I am so lost.... Everything is expensive here...I want to join saudia Arabia but if I sign the contract with no help now I don't know what shall happen ...Please help me God...😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Also this might be a really childish question, but is there a limit to how much you should give yourself breast exams? You can’t cause yourself to get hurt or to get breast lumps about how much you check right?
@drtashag
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, a good frequency for checking is once a month. You don't need to do it more than that. If you poke it too much, it can cause bruising. Hope that's helpful.
Doc ..I have in may armpit it's something wrong..but my boob's is Normal
Theres an abvious difference near my latimus
Doc I ask can see that you have breast cancer if the test the blood for medical exam?
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
At the moment there is no routinely used blood test to test for breast cancer.
Hello Dr I have a lamp in my breast but it's not painful can you please tell me what is the cause of that
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
Hello. I am afraid I can’t give personal medical advice. If you have found a lump, you should see a doctor and get it checked out.
What are the natural ways to overcome these breast lump please reply me 🙏
@drtashag
6 ай бұрын
There are no natural ways I’m afraid.
How long does it take for breasts to go back to their normal state after periods?
@user-uf1kl4gy2b
7 ай бұрын
Ya I also feel during period but I am very upset
@qrpcoaching8198
7 ай бұрын
@@user-uf1kl4gy2b about 3 to 5 days normally
Dr Tasha I came accross your videos while trying to see find help for my situation. I have a hard lump in my left breast, a lump under my armpit, my left breast is fuller, heavier and bigget than the other one. I'm in the United Arab Emirates and I can't go to the hospital for checkup because my visa already expired. Please help me
@reshamsayyed2113
Жыл бұрын
Hi how are you now?
@janedelphine3048
Жыл бұрын
@@reshamsayyed2113 the lump is still there but I'm taking some herbs now. I hope it works. Thank you Sir
@MilouAT
9 ай бұрын
@@janedelphine3048Did you find any help? How are you now?
@bolajikhadijat8940
9 ай бұрын
How is the lump now?hope it has dissappear
Can you explain telugu please
I have fibroadenomas can you help me dr. Tasha 😭
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
If they have been diagnosed to be fibroadenomas then they can be safely left alone. Unless they increase in size then they should get checked again.
Hi doctor. My breasts are hanging down. Should I lift them up while examining ?
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
You should make sure you examine the whole of the breast. If you need to lift the breast to examine the bottom parts then you should 👍🏽
Hi Dr! I am 28 years just had a baby 3 months back, I am not breastfeeding I took some pills to stop producing milk actually they worked perfectly but the problem now is that my breasts are paining and they are full but the is no milk coming out. The right breast sometimes pains in different parts. What could be the problem?
@A.B8886
11 ай бұрын
What's the name of the pill that you took
Can areola be in oval shape? Where the other one in is round shape. Is it normal in the age of 21? Because I have no other symptoms
@qrpcoaching8198
11 ай бұрын
the shape can be different, but usually it happens when the breasts are uneven in size. Is that the case with you?
@OguzhanAydogdu-ps1qk
11 ай бұрын
😓Prayers and healings to all warriors!!Chinese herbs and Natural supplements, effective natural diet protocol of DR.UWENBOHERBALHOME youtube channel reversed my cancerous breast lump naturally, the healing journey helped me a lot with my lump especially with the inverted nipples, breast lump, bloody pains.. my breast lump, bloody discharge, Skin rash e.t.c. I am completely cured and I really appreciate your help Dr.uwenboherbalhome youtube channel.🙏🙏
Doctor? I feel 0 lumps in my breasts and armpits I checked myself about three times a day, I have such bad anxiety about hospital and doctor visits after recent trauma that I am so consumed by my health and the thought of having this type of cancer scares me I have no breast cancer in my family, actually no cancer at all, does this even play a role in how much of a percent you could get it, also I’m on the Nexplanon implant which causes me to have uncomfortable breast pain and cramps. Should I be worried, I talked to a doctor and they said it’s normal but like I said I’m consumed with being a very healthy person
@drtashag
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, I am sorry you have bad anxiety. I am glad to hear that you have discussed this with your doctor already. And it is good that you are regularly examining your breasts. Doing it 3 times a day is actually too often. Doing it once a month is better.
@nowandforever1159
2 жыл бұрын
@@drtashag thank you Yeah I figured I was going a bit over board lol
@MilouAT
9 ай бұрын
I hope your anxiety is feeling better now. Wish you all the best 🍀
During breastfeeding can v examine lumps.....can v diagnos breast cancer
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can still do a breast examination even when breast feeding.
There are lumpy tissues..like a rough surface ..I had previously gotten them examined but nothing came out. How normal is this?
@qrpcoaching8198
2 ай бұрын
Are they visible?
@berry6313
2 ай бұрын
@@qrpcoaching8198 not at all.
@qrpcoaching8198
2 ай бұрын
@@berry6313if they are moveable it would be inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt. If they feel rough and are steady, I’d go to the specialist again
Hi Doctor Tasha a beautiful day to you, about 3 days ago i found a big lump on my left breast about a size of a ping-pong ball.I dont know if this is a cancerous lump since i always check my breast and this just suddenly appear,a bit of pain when i touch it but not so much pain.i am 43 yrs old,no kids.
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
Hi. If you have found a lump you must go and see a doctor to get it checked 🙏🏽
I have a question, I'm breastfeeding my baby and i noticed like a small lump on my armpit. Should i worry about that or its normal? Im a new mom 😊 By the way I love your video😊
My breast is paining me 😩😩😩😩. Under the breast there's a bone there and the bone is the one paining 😢
@Pookiewookie972
24 күн бұрын
Hey how are you now ?
My left side breast size reduced.. With Paining In shoulder,back and whole left side areas.... Reason for this?
@noorl3ayn359
2 жыл бұрын
I hope you have checked and you are ok
@marinellemarcelo2868
2 жыл бұрын
Same what I felt now..I'm so worried I'm housemaid here in Kuwait and I can't ask my employer that I need to checkup because she is too much strictly..so I decided to after I go Back Philippines I will consult to a doctor
@akinyiongaro3901
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly 💯 happening to me and am working Saudi
@hollymedina7505
Жыл бұрын
Me too.. I felt some pain in my breast and around my shoulder up to the back on the left side..
@alishakhan6687
Жыл бұрын
@@hollymedina7505 what was the reason??
do you also lose weight when you have breast cancer?
@drtashag
6 ай бұрын
Not necessarily.
@zetterosendo610
5 ай бұрын
aside from the changes in your breast area and lump, what else will you feel/experience if you have breast cancer?
I have a lump or boil on my niple it's very sore it's second week now is it a sign for cancer
I have lump in my breast and I went for scan and they said it’s normal so can scan really tell if it’s normal or not 😢
@comfortedu5115
Жыл бұрын
Me too
I’m 15 and I’ve been feeling itchy on my breast and been feeling tiny bumps non the skin and I looked it up and I’m kinda scared Ngl But since I’m young I don’t want to make it a big deal to my parents I’m kinda scared to talk abt it too Idk what to do honestly
@dionnacardoso4836
Жыл бұрын
Hey how are you now?
@sm0ll
Жыл бұрын
@@dionnacardoso4836 not itchy anymore so I think I’m good😅
@dionnacardoso4836
Жыл бұрын
@@sm0ll and are the lumps gone?
@sm0ll
Жыл бұрын
@@dionnacardoso4836 yee
I'm starting to feel a pebbly texture in my right breast. I also have extreme skin texture difference on my breast and armpit area. I have a family history of breast cancer but at the moment, I'm working on calming down my psoriasis
@micalashioya2123
Жыл бұрын
Even me mara ya kwanza kitu ilifura ndani kitu wakakata sai inauma tuu ndani
@MilouAT
9 ай бұрын
I really hope for you everything turned out well and that you’re Healthy! 🍀
Good morning I don't have any of the above symptoms but I feel something moveable inside my breast What could it be I have pressed my nipples also to see if I can get anything out yet nothing comes out but the thing I feel in my breast worries me Please what could it be I hope it's not breast cancer
@nailsempireph
Жыл бұрын
Hi! You had it tested? How did it go?
I am 9 months pregnant and I am having breast and nipple pain. Is it normal to have breast pain when you are pregnant. What does it mean
@nowandforever1159
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is
What kind of doctor should I consult with?
@drtashag
Жыл бұрын
You should see a breast doctor.