Are Breast Self Exams Still Worth My Time?

Breast self exams were once considered an essential prevention tool for women. But new research shows that they may not have clear benefits in breast cancer detection.

So are they still worth your time?

To put it simply, “it can’t hurt,” says Alvaro Menendez, MD, a breast cancer specialist with the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute.

Dr. Menendez, and others in the field, recommend that all women familiarize themselves with their breasts and what feels right or normal.

“I tell my patients ‘The one who knows your body best is you!’” he says.

Find out what else he says here.