Breast Self-Examination

Self Breast Exam (SBE)

References

Citations

1. Thomas DB, et al. (2002). Randomized trial of breast self-examination in Shanghai: Final results. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 94(19): 1445–1457.

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3. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2002). Screening for breast cancer: Recommendations and rationale. Annals of Internal Medicine, 137(5, part 1): 344–346.

4. American Cancer Society (2004). Can breast cancer be found early? Detailed guide: Breast cancer. Cancer Reference Information. Available online: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_3X_Can_breast_cancer_be_found_early_5.asp?sitearea=.

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