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self-examination

(sĕlf′ĭg-zăm′ə-nā′shən)
n.
1. An introspective consideration of one's own thoughts or emotions.
2. Examination of one's own body for medical reasons: a periodontal self-examination; a breast self-examination.

self-examination

Public health Any format in which a person monitors self body regions for 'lumps or bumps'–breast SE or any changes in size, appearance, or color of 'spots'–skin SE; soft data suggest that SEs help detect breast and skin cancer–especially melanoma at earlier, more treatable, stages

self-examination

(self?eg-zam?i-na'shon)
Inspection and palpation of a body part by the patient to screen for disease. See: breast self-examination; testicular self-examination
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05 (ANI): A study has recently revealed that women who are unhappy with the size of their breasts are less likely to carry out regular self-examinations to screen for breast cancer.
Breast size dissatisfaction affects self-examination
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We have spoken with Arab women about getting screened and self-examination could be a step forward, but it will only be taken if we come to the community and educate people about it," she said.
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2002) When statistics provide unsatisfying answers: revisiting the breast self-examination controversy.
What's best for the breast? Although breast awareness, rather than breast self-examination, is now considered best practice, awareness of this practice change--even among nurses--remains patchy
Through this event, we want to draw attention to the merits of self-examination," said Vayalil.
Attempt to set world record in breast cancer self-examination
It's important for women to be aware of their breasts and to know what is normal so that when they do self-examinations, they can easily identify anything abnormal.
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Undoubtedly regular self-examination is crucial," claims Dr.
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KEY WORDS: Breast cancer, Breast self-examination, Women, Risk factors, Turkey.
Knowledge of women on early diagnosis methods and risk factors for breast cancer in a province of Western Turkey: A descriptive study
They are endorsing self-examination and awareness as the first step in combating breast cancer.
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Additionally, the data suggested that clinical breast examination (CBE) and breast self-examination should continue to play a role in detecting breast cancer.
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But only 31 per cent of 2179 people polled knew taking their pulse was an important check, while 88 per cent knew about self-examination for breast cancer.
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