Knowledge, attitude and practices of women towards breast self-examination in rural area of Lahore, Pakistan

ABSTRACT

Introduction: A breast self-exam is the routine examination done by females of their own breasts to find any abnormal growth or changes that are alarming and need medical consultation to treat. It is seen that more than 10 percent to20 percent breast cancer is detected by breast self-examination. It is important for females to do BSE regularly to prevent breast cancer