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A study on assess the knowledge towards warning signs of breast cancer and prevention among the 4th year b.Sc nursing student from sbcn

Abstract

The most life-threatening illness that is the primary cause of female morality is Breast cancer. Breast cancer research has led to extraordinary breakthroughs in our understanding of the illness over the last two decades, leading in more effective medicines. Now days, In most Of all malignant diseases, one of the most deadly occurring cancer are those cancers occurring in the breast, accounting for 23 percent of all cancer fatalities. It is now a global issue, yet it is still detected in its advanced stages due to women's neglect in self-inspection. The greater parts of people learn from their disease is thorough practice of screening procedures. Others may come with a breast lump that was discovered by accident, a change in breast shape or size, or nipple discharge, although mastalgia is not unusual. To diagnose breast cancer, a physical examination, imaging, particularly mammography, and tissue biopsy are required. Early detection increases the chances of survival.

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P. Priyadarshini, Sathiyalatha Sarathi, V. Hemavathy. A study on assess the knowledge towards warning signs of breast cancer and prevention among the 4th year b.Sc nursing student from sbcn. Cardiometry; Issue 25; December 2022; p.108-113; DOI: 10.18137/cardiometry.2022.25.108113; Available from: https://www.cardiometry.net/issues/no25-december-2022/study-assess-knowledge-towards

Keywords

Breast Cancer,  Breast Self Examination,  Warning Signs,  Lifestyle Modification,  Mammography
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