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Breast self-exam for Breast Cancer awareness

urmal ., Ramesh Kumari

Abstract


Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer. Breast cancer can occur in men as well
women, Tests and treatments for breast cancer vary from person to person and are based on
individual circumstances. factors such as your age, family history, or a previous breast cancer
diagnosis may increase risk of developing breast cancer. A breast self-examination involves
checking your breasts for lumps or changes. Many breast problems are first discovered by
women themselves.


Keywords


Awareness, Breast self-examination, Cancer, Lump, Women

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37591/jonsp.v11i3.2766

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