Which of the following is true regarding breast self-examination?
A) It has been shown to reduce mortality from breast cancer.
B) It is recommended unanimously by organizations making screening recommendations.
C) A high proportion of breast masses are detected by breast self-examination.
D) The undue fear caused by finding a mass justifies omitting instruction in breast self-examination.
C) A high proportion of breast masses are detected by breast self-examination.
Although self-examination has not been shown to reduce mortality and is not recommended by all groups making screening recommendations, many choose to teach women a systematic method in which to examine their breasts. A high proportion of breast masses are detected by breast self-examination.
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