Breast Screening Guidelines

Become familiar with how your breasts look and feel so you can easily notice any changes. Report any breast changes promptly to your doctor.
Have a clinical breast examination at least every three years, beginning at age 20. Women 50 years and older should go every year.
Go for an annual screening mammography starting at age 50, or earlier if you have a family history.

If you’ve noticed an unusual change in your breasts and your doctor wants to take a wait-and-watch approach, insist on further examination or diagnostic screening. Early detection increases your chance of breast cancer survival. Waiting does not.
Go for an annual physical check-up no matter how old you are. If your doctor doesn’t perform a clinical breast exam every year, ask for one (it can’t hurt).

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