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Breast Self-Exams: No Longer Necessary?

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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...
  1. Great tip!
    Lesly
    Monday, October 22, 2007 at 04:39 PM

    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.

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    re: Great tip!
    PJ Hamel
    Monday, October 22, 2007 at 05:28 PM
    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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