Module 1. Understanding Breast Cancer - Screening and Diagnosis

How is breast self-exam performed?

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What is breast cancer screening?
1. What is breast cancer screening?
How is breast self-exam performed?
2. How is breast self-exam performed?
How is breast cancer diagnosed?
3. How is breast cancer diagnosed?
What is a mammogram and how often should I have it?
4. What is a mammogram and how often should I have it?
What is a breast ultrasound and a breast MRI?
5. What is a breast ultrasound and a breast MRI?
What is a breast biopsy?
6. What is a breast biopsy?
What are the grades and stages of breast cancer?
7. What are the grades and stages of breast cancer?

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