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Originally Posted by joe_mullen
great topic! don't want to nitpick, but self-breast examination is no longer recommended for women as it hasn't been shown to improve outcomes and actually leads to increased morbidity, unnecessary procedures and costs to the health care system.
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yeah, that's why I said the test is unreliable. However, if done properly is still effective, and free. The American Cancer Society considers BSE to be optional from age 20+, but they recommend a clinical breast exam, which is a BSE performed by the doctor. The key is knowing how to do it