Hello,

I would myself be very much interested by the efficiency and the efficacy of
such approaches, especially in cancer prevention.

I don't know a thing about testicular self exam efficacy to prevent
cancer... And the things I know about breast self exam were everything but
efficient (the are some other reasons that could be promoted to do it what
so ever...) But maybe the new scientific and grey literature could bring me
some new lighting about it... My knowledge of it is more than 10 years old.

So feel free to share it.

Isabelle Goupil-Sormany, MD
Laval University


Le 17/04/09 12:46, « Patricia Paton » <[log in to unmask]> a écrit :

> Hello all,
> 
> I've been asked to look for literature around the best age to introduce
> breast self exam and testicular self exam into a school sexual health
> promotion/awareness program.  Our nurses do these presentations in
> schools, and there is some disagreement as to the best age to discuss
> BSE and TSE in the classes.  Mostly this is done (ny understanding) in
> the grade 7-8 range, with some in grade 6.  However there seems to be
> some pressure to go to lower grades, and this is where the debate around
> age appropriateness of breast self exam and testicular self exam come
> in; this is not an abstract "when-you're older" discussion but as I
> understand it includes BSE/TSE method.
> 
> My most pressing question is whether or not there is anything in the
> literature that looks at most-appropriate-age for this level of
> discussion.  There is obviously some practical, common sense
> consideration related to age and physical development; but more support
> seems to be needed.
> 
> Any assistance is appreciated.  Please reply direct to me at
> [log in to unmask]
> 
> Thanks, Trish
> 
> Trish Paton
> Community Development Coordinator
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> (403) 502-8206 
> Viva Vitality! 
> 
> 
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