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Breast self-examination: historical perspective and current progress.

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    Breast self-examination (BSE) is a widely recommended screening technique. Further controlled studies are needed to definitively assess its effectiveness in detecting breast cancer.

    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Preventive Medicine
    • Diagnostic Techniques

    Background:

    • Breast self-examination (BSE) has been a recommended screening practice for decades.
    • Existing research primarily focuses on clinical breast exams and mammography, with less emphasis on BSE as an independent factor.
    • Conflicting evidence exists regarding the efficacy of BSE.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of breast self-examination (BSE) as a screening tool for breast cancer.
    • To address the need for well-controlled prospective studies on BSE's individual impact.
    • To review the current literature supporting or refuting BSE's value.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on breast self-examination (BSE).
    • Analysis of studies focusing on physician examination and xeromammography.

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  • Identification of prospective studies investigating BSE as an independent factor.

    • Main Results:

    • The literature presents mixed findings on the effectiveness of BSE.
    • Most studies have concentrated on clinical breast exams and mammography rather than BSE alone.
    • There is a recognized need for more rigorous, controlled trials on BSE.

    Conclusions:

    • While current literature is supportive, the individual effectiveness of BSE requires further investigation through controlled trials.
    • BSE should be encouraged pending the analysis of ongoing controlled trials.
    • More research is needed to establish BSE's definitive role in breast cancer screening.