Directions for Use
Perform a complete breast self-exam using your bare hand. Then, drape The BSE Pad over your bare breast and repeat with breast self-exam. The top layer of The BSE Pad will move easily over the bottom layer because of the reduced friction. Illustrated guidelines for the breast self-exam with and without The BSE Pad follow:

Examination Including Use of The BSE Pad
Breast self-examination should be performed both standing up and lying down. It is very important that your breast self-exam be performed with both the bare hand and with The BSE Pad. Be sure to take enough time to examine both breasts thoroughly.

A. The first step of the breast self-exam should be performed while standing. Begin with a bare handed examination of your right breast with your right arm raised as illustrated. Raising your arm will ensure even distribution of breast tissue for a more thorough exam. Pressing firmly with your fingers flat, slide over every part of your breast and armpit, feeling for a lump or hardness. Once you have completed the bare handed exam, repeat the entire procedure using The BSE Pad. Holding The BSE Pad over your breast with your fingers flat, press firmly on The BSE Pad and slide over every part of your breast and armpit. Remember, you are feeling for a lump or hardness. Perform both the bare hand and BSE Pad exam on your left breast.

B. The second step of the breast self-exam should be performed while lying on your back. Place a pillow under your right shoulder as illustrated. Placing the pillow under your shoulder will help to spread the breast tissue over your chest wall. Raise your right arm and examine your right breast. Remember to examine every part of your breast and armpit, feeling for a lump or hardness. This exam should be performed both with and without The BSE Pad on both the right and left breasts.

C. The third and final step of the breast self-exam should be performed while standing in front of a well-lighted mirror. With your hands at your side, look for any skin changes such as dimpling or puckering. Then place your palms on your hips and press down firmly, flexing your chest muscles. Check again for any changes. Gently squeeze the nipple between the thumb and index finger to see if there is any discharge. Any discharge should be discussed with your doctor.

This product makes no explicit or implied claim to find breast cancer, breast lumps, or any other type of breast disease.

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