What is Breast self-examination?
Category: Procedures
A breast self-examination involves checking your breasts to help detect breast problems or changes. Breast lumps can be noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). Many breast problems are first discovered by women themselves during periodic self exams or often by accident.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic assessment | 2 | 0 | |
| Cancer worries | 1 | 0 | |
| Fibrocystic breast tissue | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
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