Title

Diagnostic potential of self-breast examination as an adjunct to mammography in females presenting with a breast lump: A review

Authors

Shubham Rajesh Patil¹, Prathaben Maheshkumar Patel², Kosha Shah¹, Shreyanshi Satyambhai Vijakar*^,3, Rahi Sutaria⁴ & Nishant Kakkad⁵

Affiliation

¹Department of Anatomy, GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Sola, Ahmedabad-380060, Gujarat, India; ²Department of Health, PHC Bamosana, Mehasana, Gujarat, India; ³Department of Pathology, Narendra Modi Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India; ⁴Department of Pathology, GMERS Medical College, Himmatnagar, Gujarat, India; ⁵Department of Medicine, GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Sola, Ahmedabad-380060, Gujarat, India; *Corresponding author

Email

Shubham Rajesh Patil - E-mail: shubhamrpatil.1999@gmail.com
Prathaben Maheshkumar Patel - E-mail: pratha2612@gmail.com
Kosha Shah - E-mail: kosha.s1997@gmail.com
Shreyanshi Satyambhai Vijakar - E-mail: shreyanshivijakar@gmail.com
Rahi Sutaria - E-mail: sutariarahi@gmail.com
Nishant Kakkad - E-mail: nishantkakkad12@gmail.com

Article Type

Review

Date

Received November 15, 2025; Revised December 15, 2025; Accepted December 15, 2025, Published December 15, 2025

Abstract

Breast cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women worldwide, with early detection playing a critical role in improving survival and quality of life. Mammography remains the cornerstone of breast cancer screening; however, its limited accessibility in many regions necessitates supportive diagnostic approaches. Self-breast examination (SBE) offers a simple, cost-effective, and empowering means for women to recognize early breast changes. When used as an adjunct to mammography, SBE can facilitate earlier presentation, particularly in younger women and resource-limited settings. Promoting awareness and proper education in SBE has the potential to strengthen breast cancer detection strategies and reduce diagnostic delays.

Keywords

Oncology, women's health, breast cancer, self-breast examination, mammography, early detection, resource-limited settings, health awareness, health education.

Citation

Patil et al. Bioinformation 21(12): 4908-4911 (2025)

Edited by

Hiroj Bagde

ISSN

0973-2063

Publisher

Biomedical Informatics

License

This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.