| The efficacy of breast self-examination. | |
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PMID: 1430886 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Literature related to the efficacy and to the definition and measurement of breast self-examination (BSE) is reviewed with particular attention to its relevance for women over 65. Overall, data on the efficacy of BSE suggest that it has a small but measurable impact on earlier detection of breast cancer as measured by clinical stage and tumor size and sometimes by pathological stage. The largest differences are between some BSE and no BSE. An analysis of BSE suggests that instructions could be simplified for older women in order to increase the reliability and acceptability of the examination. A research agenda is proposed which includes (a) testing BSE instructions tailored for older women, (b) studying the intervening steps between BSE and cancer diagnosis, (c) testing methods to increase acceptance by older women, and (d) investigating the relationship between BSE and earlier detection of breast cancer in older women. |
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Authors:
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K E Grady |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of gerontology Volume: 47 Spec No ISSN: 0022-1422 ISO Abbreviation: J Gerontol Publication Date: 1992 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-12-23 Completed Date: 1992-12-23 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0374762 Medline TA: J Gerontol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 69-74 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Massachusetts Institute of Behavioral Medicine, East Longmeadow. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Aged Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis* Breast Self-Examination* / methods, standards Evaluation Studies as Topic Female Humans Middle Aged |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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CA 36798/CA/NCI NIH HHS |
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