Early detection of breast cancer can lead to increased survival rates Literature review related to breast self-examination  mammography  and clinical breast examination  addressed: What are the issues related to compliance with early detection methods in breast cancer? How might nurses integrate the identified issues in their practice? What educational programs need to be implemented to increase compliance with early detection methods of breast cancer? History of benign breast biopsy  instruction and structured support  age  income  educational level  attitude  culture  ethnicity  and other factors are issues related to compliance with early detection methods in breast cancer