Breast self-examination has been identified as the only feasible and reasonable approach in early detection of breast cancer especially in developing nations. Considering the substantial role that can be played by BSE in low resource settings, there is an urgent need for interventions to implement and reinforce BSE in the existing cancer awareness and screening programs. Also, to bridge the wide knowledge - application gap, health education and awareness campaigns should be organized to empower the public on the causes, risk factors and prevention of breast cancer.