GOOD
BREAST HEALTH
Four Steps To Follow Monthly Breast Self Exam Know how
your breasts normally look and feel. Examine your breasts monthly
and report any changes to your doctor/cancer specialist. Do it yourself Monthly Breast Self Exam |
Regular
Checkup
See your
doctor/cancer specialist for a clinical breast examination.
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Mammography
Exam
It is
recommended to get yearly mammograms done beginning at age
40. If you are under age 40 and have a family history of breast
cancer or other concerns, discuss when to begin screening
with your doctor/cancer specialist.
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Risk
Evaluation
Your
doctor/cancer specialist has new tools to help identify women
at high risk for breast cancer. Identify your risk factors
for breast cancer and discuss them with your doctor/cancer
specialist.
Increasing age Having a mother, sister or daughter with breast cancer Having a breast biopsy showing abnormal cells Beginning your first period before age 12 Having a first child after age 30 or not ever having children |
