How Important is Breast Self-Exam?
Breast cancer is by far the most common cancer among women worldwide, which is why BSE is so important. BSE unquestionably catches a significant number—15 to 20 percent—of breast cancers that otherwise might have gone undetected for possibly up to a year between doctor visits. About 80 percent of breast cancers not discovered by mammography are found by women themselves. Through BSE, women become familiar with their breasts, learn what is “normal” for them, and are in the best position to detect subtle changes in their breast tissue.
