Breast Cancer
1 in 8 women in the U.S. today will get breast cancer
Screenings Save Lives
The earlier breast cancer is detected and diagnosed, the great the chances of survival.
Mammograms
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Women with an average risk of breast cancer should start annual screening at age 40. It is the most important step you can take to protect your breast health.
Women should know
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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.
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.
To make an appointment with a breast cancer specialist at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, call To schedule your mammogram at a Cooper Breast Imaging Center, call 855.MDA.COOPER (855.632.2667) 888.499.8779
04 High Risk their family history, a genetic tendency, Some women - because of 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.
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