Are Breast Cancer Self-Exams Necessary?

By PJ Hamel, Health Guide Thursday, October 18, 2007

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Did you ever see this Far Side cartoon? A man is talking to his dog, Ginger: "Okay, Ginger, I’ve had it! You stay out of the garbage. Understand, Ginger? Stay out of the garbage, or else!” But what Ginger hears is "Blah blah GINGER blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah GINGER...

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Lesly

10/22/07 4:39pm

Wow, I completely missed this -- thanks for the news tip. I'm with you, though -I don't think this is going to affect prevention much.

PJ Hamel, Health Guide

10/22/07 5:28pm

I think it's a good move by the ACS. Rather than make women feel guilty for not doing the prescribed routine of "dime sized circles," etc., they say "Just pay attention to your breasts, however you can best make that happen." Makes sense, huh?

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