1. Breast and Prostate Exams By: Elijah Hockensmith

2. When Breast exams should begin near the age of 20. Self breast exams are an excellent way to catch early signs of breast cancer. Prostate exams are recommended between the years of 35 and 85. Exams on the periphery of these years are usually innate.

3. How Often Self breast exams monthly. Mammograms and Clinical exams every 3 years after the age of 20 and yearly after the age of 40. Self prostate exams can begin as early as 35 years of age. After the age of 40 yearly prostate exams are recommended.

4. Who Breast exams are performed by nurses or physicians. Prostate exams are also performed by these medical professionals. However, both can be performed at home.

5. How (Breast) First in the shower, using the pads of your fingers, feel around the breast for lumps or knots. Start on the outer breast and axillary area and work your way in. Next visually examine in the mirror with the arms by your side and then with your arms over head. Visually examine both breasts and look for any raises or any abnormalities. http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-self- exam http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-self- exam

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7. How (Breast) (continued) Last lay on your back with pillow under your right shoulder. This spreads out the tissues in the breasts. Perform the same exam as the first. Report any abnormalities to the Physician to be examined in a clinical setting. They will likely perform a mammogram.

8. How (Prostate)

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