What is the most effective method to identify early breast cancer lumps?

The correct answer is D. Monthly breast self-examination. (A) Mammograms are less effective than breast self-examination for the diagnosis of abnormalities in younger women, who have denser breast tissue. They are more effective for women older than 40. (B) Up to 15% of early-stage breast cancers are detected by physical examination…

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AMammograms every 3 years
BYearly checkups performed by physician
CUltrasounds every 3 years
DMonthly breast self-examination

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D
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Explanation

(A) Mammograms are less effective than breast self-examination for the diagnosis of abnormalities in younger women, who have denser breast tissue. They are more effective for women older than 40. (B) Up to 15% of early-stage breast cancers are detected by physical examination; however, 95% are detected by women doing breast self-examination. (C) Ultrasound is used primarily to determine the location of cysts and to distinguish cysts from (D) Monthly breast self-examination has been shown to be the most effective method for early detection of breast cancer. Approximately 95% of lumps are detected by women themselves.

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