Information Applicable to All Algorithms
Breast Cancer Diagnostic Algorithms for Primary Care Providers
(Third Edition, June 2005)
Physical Examination
As part of the complete physical examination, the CBE needs to be thorough and should preferably be performed on days 5-10 of the menstrual cycle.
CBE and mammographic imaging of the breasts of young premenopausal women can be less diagnostic due to breast nodularity (from the increased glandular-to-fat ratio) when compared to the more homogeneous breasts of postmenopausal women.
The Core Competencies of a thorough, standardized CBE are included in Appendix A-3 of the Algorithm Booklet.
Posted: February, 2006. |
