Mega trial shows no mortality advantage with breast self exam. (Abstracts: a digest of recent research in geriatric care)

Authors :: Thomas, DB
Gao, DL
Ray, RM
Source :: Geriatrics. Dec, 2002, Vol. 57 Issue 12, 45
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Breast self-examination (BSE) does not reduce mortality from breast cancer, according to results from a 10-year study led by investigators from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. Although [...]

Subjects :: Self-examination, Medical -- Evaluation
Breast examination -- Evaluation
Breast cancer -- Diagnosis
Health
Seniors

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