Importance of breast awareness in identification of breast cancer.
In a move to reduce the number of deaths from breast cancer there was a shift in emphasis in 1991 away from breast self-examination to breast awareness. This article takes a close look at the background to this shift, the conflicting messages with regards to breast awareness, and the need to re-educate and empower nurses and other health professionals with the knowledge and confidence to teach the public about these issues. Breast Cancer Care plays a vital role in networking with nurses, other health professionals and the public to clarify the breast awareness message.
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Jacqueline
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Breast Cancer Care, London.
D017677:Age Distribution; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D016504:Breast Self-Examination / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D008875:Middle Aged; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology