Cancer Resource Center
Whether you have just received a diagnosis of cancer, are undergoing treatment or are at risk for developing cancer, the Center is designed to assist you.

Support Groups
A time to share, to be heard and to be surrounded by others who understand.

Early Detection is Key
Advanced technology is assisting in the early detection of breast cancer.

Do You Know?
Self-exams, done properly, are an essential weapon in the fight against breast cancer.

Hope is Happening Here
Let it shine. At the Lutheran Cancer Center, out comprehensive approach to cancer treatment features cutting-edge services and state-of-the-art technology. However, it's more than just machines and equipment. It's also about the mind and spirit. Learn more at our special Cancer Center Web site HopeIsHappeningHere.com.

• Stand in front of a mirror and look for changes in your breasts. You should stand with your arms at your sides, then stretch your arms above your head and look again. Finally, stand with your hands on your hips, flex the chest muscles and look for any changes.
  
  
• Lie on your back with a pillow under your shoulder on the side you're examining. Use three fingers of the opposite hand, gently press and feel the breast, start at the nipple circle outward feeling for any lumps. Repeat the process on your other breast.
  
  
• Gently squeeze your nipples and look for any leakage or discharge.

If you'd like more instruction, or need help learning, contact your physician or Cancer Resource Center at Lutheran Hospital.

You should establish a routine for examining your breasts every month.
Most lumps are benign, but you should immediately bring any lump to your doctors attention. Early detection is the key to treating breast cancer.