By vgreene, 9 September, 2015 BSE leads to more bx and benign lesion dx, per NCI;22 however, ACOG11 recommends BSE instruction for pts w/ certain breast bx results (eg, atypical hyperplasia, LCIS)
By vgreene, 9 September, 2015 BSE for pts ≥20 yo considered an option for all women by ACS;<sup>19</sup> if pt declines, then breast self-awareness (know how breasts look/feel, report changes to clinician)
By vgreene, 9 September, 2015 If 5-yr Gail Model risk ≥1.7% (pts ≥35 yo): clinical encounter q6-12mo starting from when increased risk identified (NCCN12)