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Breast Self-Exam

Breast Self-Exam

FromBreastcancer.org Podcast


Breast Self-Exam

FromBreastcancer.org Podcast

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
May 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Brian Wojciechowski, M.D., practices medical oncology in Delaware County, Pennsylvania at Riddle, Taylor, and Crozer hospitals and also serves as Breastcancer.org's medical adviser. He is a sought-after speaker on the topics of medical ethics and the biology of cancer.
Medical and oncology organizations disagree on the value of breast self-exam. The American Cancer Society, for example, doesn’t recommend breast self-exam, while Breastcancer.org believes they are part of a comprehensive screening plan. Dr. Wojciechowski joined us to talk about the role of breast self-exam in screening and why it’s controversial.
Listen to the podcast to hear Dr. Wojciechowski explain:

why organizations stopped recommending breast self-exam

the benefits and drawbacks of breast self-exam

how he talks to his patients about breast self-exam
Released:
May 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer. Our mission is to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer, so they can make the best decisions for their lives. Breastcancer.org podcasts offer unique insights on prevention, treatment, research, and other breast cancer topics from our medical experts and invited guests.