Normal Breast Anatomy and Physiology Presenting symptoms of breast cancer % of total Differential diagnosis of a breast mass Benign Non-infiltrating (in situ) Invasive breast cancer Occult primary Nipple discharge Breast cancer behavior, general comments Mass screening Identification of high-risk groups Risk of Breast Cancer is influenced by endogenous estrogen levels Postmenopausal hormonal re...

Background: Breast cancer is the most common among women and a leading cause of death worldwide, including in India. usually shows slow development rate, when it recognized early stages, successful treatment results can be achieved. self-examination screening option for young women. Health awareness programs on detection are cornerstones reducing morbidity mortality resulting from breast cancer...

BACKGROUND Breast cancer surveillance is important for women with a known history of breast cancer. However, relatively little is known about the prevalence and determinants of adherence to surveillance procedures, including associations with seeking of cancer-related information from medical and nonmedical sources. METHODS We conducted a longitudinal cohort study of breast cancer patients di...

Of the ways to fight breast cancer and reduce deaths hazard due to early detection is one of early detection programs in women's breast self- examination. Examining breast by oneself increase individuals knowledge of her breast health that helps in detecting breast cancer early. Different cultural, social, family and individual factors play roles in women's behavior about breast self- examinati...

OBJECTIVE To estimate associations among peer education, social support and self-esteem and their influences on performance of breast self-examination (BSE). METHOD Seven volunteer peer educators were given the BSE training programme and in turn educated 65 women students in the university. BSE knowledge evaluation forms developed by Maurer were applied for evaluation. Other data were collect...

Breast cancer is the most prevalent form of worldwide including Malaysia. self-examination recommended as a screening method for early detection breast cancer. The purpose this cross-sectional study to determine level knowledge, attitude and practice among janitors at Health Campus, Universiti Sains A descriptive was conducted by using simple random sampling, total 74 female were recruited into...