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Clinical Breast Examination (CBE)  

What is a clinical breast exam?

n addition to regular breast self exams, a clinical breast exam (CBE) performed by a health professional, such as a physician, nurse, or nurse practitioner, is recommended for women starting at age 20. Clinical breast exams are vital for early detection of breast disease and are typically performed once a year.

A clinical breast exam is similar to a self breast exam. Using the pads of the fingers, the examiner will apply slight pressure to feel for breast lumps in the outside, middle and around the nipple of the breast. He or she also will examine under the armpit and check for any discharge coming from the nipple. A trained health professional can often detect a breast abnormality before a woman feels something irregular through a self breast exam. Women should use the CBE as an opportunity to learn how to correctly perform a breast self-exam and to ask questions about the method and breast health.


Questions Related to Clinical Breast Examination (CBE)
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If mammograms are so good at detecting nonsymptomatic tumors, why should I bother with a monthly breast self exam (BSE)?
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Are mammograms safe?
How is a mammogram performed?
How can I get ready for my mammogram?
Are there any problems with mammography?
Are mammograms painful?
Where should I get a mammogram?
What if my health insurance does not cover mammograms?
I don't have health insurance. Where can I get a free or low-cost mammogram?
How often should I get a mammogram?
How long until you get the results of your mammogram?
What is an ultrasound? What is ultrasonography? When are these procedures recommended as an examination of the breast?
Why are mammograms not recommended for women under 30?
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How accurate are mammograms?
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I've heard that mammograms can cause implants to burst. Is this true?
Are MRIs better than mammograms for screening young women with a high breast cancer risk?
Should I get a mammogram if I am pregnant?
What happens if a woman detects an abnormality while she is nursing?
What is breast thermography? Does it give accurate results? Is it used in combination with or instead of mammography?
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How can I find and participate in a clinical trial on screening for breast cancer?
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What does a Category 0/Level 4 result of a mammogram mean?
What does a Category 1 mammogram result mean?
What does a Category 2 mammogram result mean?
What does a Category 3 mammogram result mean?
What does a Category 4 mammogram result mean?
What does a Category 5 mammogram result mean?
How effective are mammograms in detecting breast cancer?
How often should I get a clinical breast exam?
What does screening mean?

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