| American
Cancer Society Guidelines for Early Detection of Breast Cancer
Age 20-39
Clinical breast examination by a doctor or nurse every three years
Monthly breast self-examinations
Age 40+
Annual mammography
Annual clinical breast examination (CBE) by a doctor or nurse close
to the time of the mammogram
Monthly breast self-examination
If you have
a history of breast cancer in your family, discuss mammography screening
guidelines and scheduling with your health care provider.
For further
information on mammography or issues related to breast health or
breast cancer, call the American Cancer Society at 800-ACS-2345
or visit their web
site.
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