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Breast Cancer
Researchers from University of Leicester provide details of new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer
January 15th, 2009
"The terms 'breast self-examination' and 'breast awareness' are often used loosely, causing general confusion, with potential to cause women harm. To explore this confusion, we begin by defining their current meaning," researchers in Colchester, the United Kingdom report. "We trace the history of these methods of early detection over the last half century, which has seen considerable cultural, social and attitudinal changes. Breast self-examination is not recommended. We caution that uncertainty exists about the value of practicing breast awareness: evidence is currently lacking to determine whether the benefits outweigh the harms: globally-aware research is needed. We...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-01-15)
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