Instructions to males regarding breast examination should include recommending
a. monthly breast self-exams and clinical examination every 1–3 years.
b. annual breast self-exam and clinical examination every 5 years.
c. annual clinical examination of the breasts and mammogram every 3 years.
d. breast self-exam every 6 months and clinical examination every 2 years.
A
Males should perform monthly breast self-examinations and have clinical exams every 1 to 3 years because 1% of all breast cancer is found in men.
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