Breast Self-Examination

Self Breast Exam (SBE)

References

Citations

1. Thomas DB, et al. (2002). Randomized trial of breast self-examination in Shanghai: Final results. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 94(19): 1445–1457.

2. Mahon SM (2003). Evidence-based practice: Recommendations for the early detection of breast cancer. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 7(6): 693–696.

3. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2002). Screening for breast cancer: Recommendations and rationale. Annals of Internal Medicine, 137(5, part 1): 344–346.

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