Are Breast Self-Exams Worth It?




The Scope Radio show

Summary: There are conflicting studies about breast self-exams. Some research shows that self-exams can lead to an early detection of tumors, which improves outcomes. Other studies show that breast self-exams aren’t really helpful and just lead to unnecessary testing and anxiety. Dr. Tom Miller and Dr. Hanadi Farrukh talk about who should be performing self-tests and who might not need to worry about it.