Difference between revisions of "Breast Exam"
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A breast exam is a non-invasive technique routinely done by physicians and women to identify | A breast exam is a non-invasive technique routinely done by physicians and women to identify | ||
abnormalities in breast tissue. Conducting a breast exam on a regular basis is an inexpensive | abnormalities in breast tissue. Conducting a breast exam on a regular basis is an inexpensive | ||
| − | and simple method to detect | + | and simple method to detect [[cancer]]ous growths in their earliest stages. Early detection is |
of key importance when considering the efficacy of treatment options. Women over the age of | of key importance when considering the efficacy of treatment options. Women over the age of | ||
35 are highly recommended to examine themselves monthly or bimonthly depending upon frequency of sex, age | 35 are highly recommended to examine themselves monthly or bimonthly depending upon frequency of sex, age | ||
| − | and other risk factors. In addition to self exams, | + | and other risk factors. In addition to self exams, [[mammogram]]s should also be routinely done |
to increase the probability of early detection. | to increase the probability of early detection. | ||
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| + | There are many medical websites that instruct women on how to conduct breast exams on themselves prior to having an official exam. | ||
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| + | The vast majority of studies of [[abortion]] and breast cancer demonstrate that [[abortion]] increases the risk of breast cancer, and [[abortion]] also increases the risk of premature birth in future-born children. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:32, August 20, 2007
A breast exam is a non-invasive technique routinely done by physicians and women to identify abnormalities in breast tissue. Conducting a breast exam on a regular basis is an inexpensive and simple method to detect cancerous growths in their earliest stages. Early detection is of key importance when considering the efficacy of treatment options. Women over the age of 35 are highly recommended to examine themselves monthly or bimonthly depending upon frequency of sex, age and other risk factors. In addition to self exams, mammograms should also be routinely done to increase the probability of early detection.
There are many medical websites that instruct women on how to conduct breast exams on themselves prior to having an official exam.
The vast majority of studies of abortion and breast cancer demonstrate that abortion increases the risk of breast cancer, and abortion also increases the risk of premature birth in future-born children.
