GAINESVILLE, Fla., Aug. 12, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Drs. Mark Kane Goldstein and HS Pennypacker, members of the U.S. research team that identified and validated the standards for proficient breast examination with the support of the National Cancer Institute, reported that most breast cancers are palpable and are first detected by fingers.
The scientists responded to the recent media story on breast self-examination, "Ladies, give your breasts a rest, research says", explaining that the story is likely to cause women to avoid self-examination (BSE) and increase their risk of delayed diagnosis. Goldstein and Pennypacker identified critical omissions and errors in the media story and reported the current and cumulative evidence supporting self-examination. The researchers posted the clinical evidence at: www.mammacare.com/bseupdate.