Thanks heaps Manta. I'm not sure why I've never been shown how! My grandmother died of breast cancer when I was three and my Mum has also had a precancerous lump removed. A close work colleague was also diagnosed with breast cancer and has been in remission for 5 years. I've never really thought to check my breasts (being only 23) until now when I realised that breast cancer can still occur in women in their early 20's.

My GP has never asked me if I check my breasts, nor has my gynaecologist. I'm not sure why Mum never taught me either - I'll chase her up when she returns from overseas!

Thanks heaps for giving me some info. The next time I am at my GP I will ask.