For FEMALES
Assumption 1: BSE and PEB are being done primarily for purposes of early detection of breast cancer.
Assumption 2: PEB is done by a breast specialist or a trained health professional on breast examination.
Assumption 3: Based on incidence and risk statistics of breast cancer in the Philippines (see below):
The 1998 Philippine Cancer Facts and Estimates released by the National Statistical Board estimated that one out of 2,212 women will probably have breast cancer by age 30; one out of 235 women by age 40; one out of 54 women by age 50; one out of 23 women by age 60; one out of 14 women by age 70; and one out of 10 women by age 80.
A. V. Laudico, D. B. Esteban, L. M. Reyes, and J. C. Liquido. 1998 Philippine Cancer Facts and Estimates, Manila:Philippine Cancer Society, 1998. 48 pages.
Assumption 4: Incidence and risk of breast cancer usually start to rise at age 25 in the Philippines:
In the 2010 edition, it was only mentioned that the incidence rate starts rising steeply at age 30. The authors also made a statement that breast self-examination and health-worker breast examination "should be a habit by age 30." (Thus, age 25 is being recommended [ROJOSON] as starting age for screening in Filipino females. – see below)
Recommended Frequency of Breast Self-exam (BSE) and Physical Examination of the Breast (PEB) for Filipinos for Early Detection of Breast Cancer:
(Note: BSE and PEB may be done at an earlier age and more frequent interval as justified by a particular person and situation.)
For MALES
Assumption 1: BSE and PEB are being done for purposes of early detection of breast cancer. Assumption 2: PEB is done by a breast specialist or a trained health professional on breast examination.
Assumption 3: Incidence and risk of breast cancer usually start to rise after age 40 in the Philippines.