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Breast Self-Examination Using a Circle Pattern


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Picture of how to do a breast self-exam using a circle pattern

Move your fingers in small, coin-sized circles using different levels of pressure to examine all the breast tissue. Move in a spiral pattern around your entire breast.


Last Updated: February 3, 2011
Medical Review:
Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine

Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology


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