Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-Examination among Women in Seberang Perai Utara District, Penang: AMDI Medical Coach Experience
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in women and is a major health concern in both developing and developed countries 1. Regular breast cancer screening is the single most important public health strategy to reduce breast cancer mortality 2. Breast self-examination (BSE) is o...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English |
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2015
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.usm.my/37550/ http://eprints.usm.my/37550/1/POSTERIMAM.pdf |
| Summary: | Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in women
and is a major health concern in both developing and developed
countries 1.
Regular breast cancer screening is the single most important
public health strategy to reduce breast cancer mortality 2.
Breast self-examination (BSE) is one of the screening modality
available and regular BSE is the best way to notice breast
changes.
Women should be encouraged to know what is normal for them,
be informed of early symptoms of breast cancer, and promptly
report any changes or concerns 3.
Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (AMDI) Medical Coach
begins its operation in 2013 with the aim to create awareness
among the public about the importance of health screening
which include BSE and mobile mammography
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