title: Breast cancer detection.
abstract: This review of methods of breast cancer detection refers briefly to some methodologies, which the author refers to as unestablished, and then comments on the role of physical examination and breast self-examination and mammography. Reference is made to risk factors in determining frequency of examination and the current recommendations of the American Cancer Society for guidelines of breast cancer examinations.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged; D010808:Physical Examination; D012306:Risk; D012648:Self Care; D014463:Ultrasonography