Summary
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Nearly 90% of the women studied perform either monthly or irregular BSE
- Goal: gain familiarity with breast composition
- Benefits/limitations/harms
- If BSE: Instruction/technique review
- Acceptable to choose to do BSE regularly, irregularly, or not at all
- Report any new symptoms to physician
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> 95% women receive a CBE q 1-3 yr
- CBE at least every 3 years if
<40 yo (ACS, 2003)
- Risk assessment
- Education _ s/sx, early detection
- Answer questions