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Article: Awareness of breast cancer risk factors and practice of breast self examination among high school students in Turkey.(Research article)
- Article from:
- BMC Public Health
- Article date:
- October 17, 2008
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Authors:
Ãzgül Karayurt (corresponding author) [1]; Dilek Ãzmen [2]; Aynur Ãakmakçi Ãetinkaya [2]
Background
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Turkey. Primary breast cancer is the most common cancer among Turkish women, which represents 26.5% of all female cancers [1]. Although breast cancer usually develops after the age of 45, the age of onset is decreasing, and more young women than ever are affected [2]. Young women's cancers are generally more aggressive and result in lower survival rates, making early detection even more important [3].
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