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Breast Exam

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A clinical breast examination (CBE) is a physical examination of the breast done by a health professional. During this exam, your doctor will carefully feel your breasts and under your arms to check for lumps or other changes. Clinical breast exams may be used along with mammograms to check high-risk people for breast cancer. Clinical breast exams are also used to check for other breast problems.

Talk to your doctor about whether to have this test if you are not at high risk for breast cancer.

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Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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