Breast cancer
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Whatever your age, you should know what is normal for your breasts.
Many women are alive and well today because their breast cancer was detected and treated early.
It’s important to know that no screening test for cancer is 100% accurate. For example, a screening test can sometimes show cancer when there isn’t, or not show cancer when there is. But overall, screening for breast cancer can save lives. |
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Breast cancer screening guidelines
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If you are: |
You should: |
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40 to 49 |
Have a clinical breast examination by a trained healthcare professional at least every 2 years.
Talk to your doctor about your risk of breast cancer, along with the benefits and risks of mammography. |
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50 to 69 |
Have a clinical breast examination by a trained healthcare professional at least every 2 years.
Have a mammogram every 2 years. |
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70 or older |
Talk to your doctor about how often you should be tested for breast cancer. |
Screening mammography and clinical breast examinations are the most reliable methods of finding breast cancer.
Learn more about the benefits and risks of screening for breast cancer.
Last modified on:
25 January 2010
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