Breast disease

2014 ◽  
pp. 687-700
Author(s):  
Chantal Simon ◽  
Hazel Everitt ◽  
Françoise van Dorp ◽  
Matt Burkes
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Benign Breast Disease ◽  
Breast Disease ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Breast Awareness ◽  
Self Examination

Breast symptoms Benign breast disease Breast cancer screening Breast cancer Breast awareness means knowing what your breasts look and feel like normally. Evidence suggests that there is no need to follow a specific or detailed routine such as breast self-examination, but you should be aware of any changes in your breasts....

scholarly journals A Community-Based Assessment of Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-Examination and Prevalence of Breast Disease in Southwest Cameroon

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kareen Azemfac ◽  
S. Ariane Christie ◽  
Melissa M. Carvalho ◽  
Theophile Nana ◽  
Ahmed N. Fonje ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Disease ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Disease Symptoms ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Self Examination

Introduction. Despite the rising trend in breast cancer incidence and mortality across Sub-Saharan Africa, there remains a critical knowledge gap about the burden and patterns of breast disease and breast cancer screening practices at the population level. This study aimed to identify socioeconomic factors associated with knowledge and practice of breast self-examination (BSE) as well as assess the prevalence of breast disease symptoms among a mixed urban-rural population of women in the Southwest region of Cameroon. Methods. We conducted a household-level community-based study in Southwest Cameroon between January and March 2017, using a three-stage cluster sampling framework. We surveyed 1287 households and collected self-reported data on 4208 female subjects, 790 of whom were household representatives. Each household representative provided information on behalf of all female household members about any ongoing breast disease symptoms. Moreover, female household representatives were questioned about their own knowledge and practice of BSE. Results. Women demonstrated low frequency of knowledge of BSE, as 25% (n=201) of household representatives reported any knowledge of BSE; and among these only 15% (n=30) practiced BSE on a monthly basis. Age (aOR: 1.04), usage of Liquid Petroleum Gas fuel, a marker of higher socioeconomic status (aOR: 1.86), and speaking English as a primary language in the household (aOR: 1.59) were significant predictors of knowledge of BSE. Eleven women reported ongoing breast disease symptoms resulting in an overall prevalence of 2.3 cases of breast disease symptoms per 1000 women. Conclusions. Socioeconomic disparities in access to health education may be a determinant of knowledge of BSE. Community-based strategies are needed to improve dissemination of breast cancer screening methods, particularly for women who face barriers to accessing care.

Breast disease

2020 ◽  
pp. 663-676
Author(s):  
Chantal Simon ◽  
Hazel Everitt ◽  
Françoise van Dorp ◽  
Nazia Hussain ◽  
Emma Nash ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Benign Breast Disease ◽  
Breast Disease

This chapter in the Oxford Handbook of General Practice explores breast disease in general practice. It covers breast symptoms, benign breast disease, breast cancer screening, risk factors for breast cancer, and diagnosis and care for breast cancer.

scholarly journals Breast self-examination: knowledge and practices among women in Sousse, Tunisia

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Bannour ◽  
B Bannour ◽  
R Frigui ◽  
R Bannour ◽  
H Khairi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
General Practitioner ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
And Training

Abstract Backgrounds and aims Breast cancer is a major public health problem. In Tunisia, breast cancer is the first leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Different organizations and professionals advise women to learn how to perform breast self-examination (BSE) so that they can detect the slightest change as soon as it intervenes. Objective This study aims to determine the prevalence of women performing breast self-examination and to evaluate their practices. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study was performed about women's knowledge, attitude and practice of breast cancer screening and breast self-examination. The study was conducted in the Reproductive Health Center of Sousse spread over a period of 2 months (February, March 2018). Self administered questionnaires were distributed to women. Results The mean age of the participants was 34 years with extremes ranging from 18 to 64 years. 47% of women surveyed have already performed breast self examination at least once during the last year. 14% of participants practiced breast cancer screening less than once a year. The first source of learning for breast cancer screening was health professionals in 27% of cases. The score of the practice of women surveyed was average; mostly, women have intermediate results for the technique of self-examination breast. No woman had a score of 15/15. Conclusions A better education of the practice of self-examination is essential in order to improve the screening program for breast cancer. The role of the gynecologist, general practitioner or midwife is therefore essential in education and training. Key messages A better education of the practice of self-examination is essential in order to improve the screening program for breast cancer. The role of the gynecologist, general practitioner or midwife is therefore essential in education and training.

scholarly journals BREAST SELF EXAMINATION

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (02) ◽  
pp. 336-339
Author(s):  
ZEHRA PARVANI
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Breast Cancer Mortality ◽  
Breast Disease ◽  
Systemic Review ◽  
Breast Cancers ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Key Words Breast ◽  
Breast Awareness ◽  
Self Examination

Aim: The purpose of this systemic review is to explore the literature on breast self examination and on breast awareness. Objectives: To evaluate the importance of breast awareness. (1) To prove breast awareness is a an effective strategy for health promotion. (2) To clarify the difference between breast awareness and breast self examination. (3) To critique self breast examination as an effective method for screening breast cancers. Methodology: To review the literature supporting breast self examination and breast awareness Medline, CINAHL, Pubmed, Science Direct and Cochrane Databases were used. The key words “breast awareness”, “difference” and “breast self examination” were used in conjunction with “breast cancer”, “breast screening” and “health promotion” to search the recent articles of last 5 years from 2005 to 2010. Conclusions: It was concluded through the literature support that breast self-examination does not reduce breast cancer mortality whereas; breast awareness provides women with some knowledge about the breasts to fight breast disease and to reduce morbidity but not to reduce the mortality.

Breast self examination training and counseling as motivation strategies for breast awareness and participation in breast cancer screening programs

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1027-1027
Author(s):  
A. Artmann ◽  
M. Heyne ◽  
M. Kiechle ◽  
N. Harbeck
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Gynecologic Cancer ◽  
Cancer Worry ◽  
Breast Cancer Family ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Breast Awareness ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
Breast Cancer Family History

1027 Background: In Germany, the particpation rate in gynecologic cancer and the Bavarian breast cancer screening program is only about 30%. Therefore, the impact of counseling and raising confidence in breast self examination (BSE) by a structured BSE training on breast awareness, acceptance of screening offer, and participation rate was evaluated. For evaluation of the training quality, specified MammaCare data sheets and questionnaires were used. Method: Since 2003, 167 women (mean age 35 y; range 19–65 y; 61% ≥40 y) got intensive breast cancer counceling and were professionally trained in MammaCare BSE; 41% had positive breast cancer family history. In their beginner’s course, trainees got general BSE information, covering breast anatomy, breast symptoms, breast cancer screening and therapy. Participants practised BSE, after training on tactually accurate silicone breast models with simulated lumps in order to discriminate normal nodularity from lumps. After 3 months, the supervision sessions included BSE evaluation and - again - professional instruction. In a model exam false positive and negative findings were documented. In breast exams, performance technique and breast tissue coverage were assessed. At both initial sessions and after 12 months, questionnaires on BSE practice, experience, and compliance, cancer worry, acceptance and participation at cancer screening programs were evaluated. Results: Breast cancer worry, anxiety, and lack of information were the main reasons for program participation. Within 3 months after the base course, mean decrease of breast cancer worry was about 95%. Participation in gynecologic and breast cancer screening (≥40 y) more than doubled (94% and 86%). Even after 12 months, these numbers remain consistent. 80% of participants practice BSE monthly, and 46% reported changes in lifestyle regarding nutrition and obesity. Conclusions: Our approach emphasizes importance of self confidence and awareness for participation in cancer screening, also in women with breast cancer family history. Counseling, BSE re-evaluation and reinforcement are correlated with decreased breast cancer worry, a main barrier against participation in breast and gynecologic cancer screening. [Table: see text]

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