The American Cancer Society recommends that all women age 40 and older observe the following breast care plan:
- Annual Mammograms
- Clinical breast exam annually by a healthcare professional (near the time of the mammogram)
- Monthly breast self-examination
However woman age 20-39 should consider the above breast care plan if any of the following conditions exist:
- Atypical breast pain
- Family or personal history of cancer
- High fat diet
- Obesity
- Alcohol abuse
- Tobacco use
Calculate your risk for Breast Cancer
Links
NABCO
National Breast Cancer
Foundation
National Cancer Institute
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