Breast cancer Health Article

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Breast self-exam
Monthly breast self-exams should always include: visual inspection (with and without a mirror) to note any changes in contour or texture; and manual inspection in standing and reclining positions to note any unusual lumps or thicknesses. Update Date:
06/07/2006 J.A. Lee, M.D., Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

Female Breast
Needle biopsy of the breast
Open biopsy of the breast

Breast self-exam
Breast self-exam
Breast self-exam

Mammary gland
Sentinel node biopsy

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