MD Anderson at Cooper recommends taking the following steps to detect breast cancer in its earliest, most treatable, stages: Mammograms: Women 40 and over should have a yearly screening mammogram. Clinical breast exams: Women in their 20s and 30s should receive a clinical breast exam once every 3 years, and women 40 and over should have one annually. Women should know how their breasts normally look and feel and report any changes promptly to their health care provider. All women 20 and older should perform a monthly breast self-exam. High Risk: Some women - because of their family history, a genetic tendency, or certain other factors - may need breast cancer screenings at an earlier age, more frequently, and/or using different screening methods. Talk with your doctor about your health history and whether you should be referred to a High Risk Breast Cancer Program. Breast Cancer Screenings Save Lives One-in-eight women in the U.S. today will get breast cancer. Preventing and detecting breast cancer early saves lives, and with advanced technologies like digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper breast imaging experts can see deeper and more clearly to find cancer earlier than ever. The earlier breast cancer is detected and diagnosed, the greater the chances of survival.
To make an appointment with a breast cancer specialist at MD Anderson at Cooper, call 855.MDA.COOPER (855.632.2667)
To schedule your screening mammogram at a Cooper Breast Imaging Center, call 888.499.8779
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