Early Detection

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Mammography is NOT perfect.  Not all breast cancers can be seen on mammography.  However, mammography is the best technology we have at the current time to detect breast cancer that is not obvious to sight or touch.  It is important to remember to do a careful monthly self-breast exam in conjunction with having a yearly mammogram as part of your healthy lifestyle.

Guidelines for Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Asymptomatic Women:

Age 40 and Over

• Annual mammogram
• Annual clinical breast examination by a trained health care provider
• Monthly breast self-examination

Age 20-39

• Clinical breast examination every three years by a trained health care provider
• Monthly breast self-examination