Study of nearly 400,000 women: breast self-exam may not help

William Atkins
Saturday, 19 July 2008 22:40

Science - Health

According to the Peoria Journal Star article, “American Cancer Society's 2003 recommendation that a BSE should be optional and "is less important than self-awareness" about one's body.”

Although this conclusion was reached regarding breast self-exams, it is unlikely that women and doctors will eliminate BSEs from their routines.

The debate between doing BSEs or not will, no doubt, continue to be analyzed and debated in the medical community and among all women.

For more information on both sides of the debate, please read the ABC News article “Experts Debate Value of Breast Self-Exams: Controversial Review Reinforces Idea That Self-Screening Does Little Good.”