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Vaginal Self Exams: Reasons to Do a Self Exam “Down There” and What to Look ForVaginal self exams are important. Find out why you should do a self exam “down there” and what to look for.- My Breast Self-Exam NightmareThe lump that I found when I performed a Breast Self-Exam didn't happen during October. Breast cancer month is over but a breast cancer scare is a year-round possibility.
How and Why Women and Men Should Perform a Monthly Breast Self-ExamA breast self-exam does not replace a mammogram or other medical testing, but it is crucial and may lead to an early diagnosis, which often equals a more favorable diagnosis, for many patients. Read on to learn more.- Self Exams for MenBreast, testicular, and prostate self exams can mean the difference between life and death. This article explains the accepted procedures for early detection.
- How to Perform a Skin Cancer Self-ExamLike obesity, skin cancer is on the rise. Around two million Americans contract it every year. Skin cancer self-exams are crucial to detecting the disease and getting early treatment.
USPSTF Report Advises Against Breast Self-Exams: Why USPSTF is WrongThe US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) has set new recommedations that breast self-exams are not necessary and that women don't need to perform monthly self checks. However, the study says, breast awareness is important.- Task Force Suggest NO Self Exam or Mammogram Before 50My grandmother never had a mammogram and she died of cancer. Now I'm being told I don't need one until I'm 50...
- My Opinion on the New Mammogram RecommendationsMy opinion on the new recommendations
- Monthly Breast Self-Exams Helped MeMy personal experience with breast self-exams and mammograms. Reaction to new mammogram recommendations.
Mammograms and Breast Self-Exams: The People's OpinionWhat is going on in the minds of our people regarding the new healthcare bill?- How to Do Breast Self-Exams While BreastfeedingIt is important to continue doing frequent breast self-exams to screen for breast cancer, even during lactation. This guide explains how to perform an at-home breast exam while nursing.
- Three Unique Techniques for Breast Self-ExamBreast self-exam has long been advocated as quite essential procedure for early detection of breast cancer. These self-exam techniques would greatly contribute in enhancing breast awareness.
Review Nixes Value of Regular Breast Self-Exams for WomenFor years, we were taught to do them every single month. We thought we might be saving our lives. However, a recent medical review suggests that breast self-exams might have little value and actually increase the number of biopsies performed.- Common Breast Self Exam Mistakes that You Could Be MakingMost women are aware that a monthly breast self exam can be a life saving habit. The trouble is, most of us are doing it wrong.
- How to Do a Skin Self Examhow to do a thorough skin self exam to check for signs of skin damage and skin cancer
- How to Spot Possible Skin CancersThis article tells how to preform a skin self exam to check for the possibility of skin cancer.
The In Touch Breast Self-Exam Glove By Bath & Body WorksAn inexpensive product that increases your fingertip sensitivity during breast self exams.
How to Perform a Breast Self-ExamHere is the only step-by-step process on Associated Content of how to perform a breast self-exam.- Self Examination and Prevention of Breast CancerSelf examine yourself and prevent as well detect Breast Cancer at early stage.
Breast Cancer: Warning Signs GuideIt's important to check your breasts regularly for irregularities. But what irregularities should you be looking for?- Fear Appeal Messages and Their Effectiveness in AdvertisingThis research paper was for a communcations theory class. It is about how effective fear appeal messages are in advertising.
