Breast Cancer Detection Plan - National Breast Cancer Foundation

Breast Cancer Detection Plan - National Breast Cancer Foundation:


"Beginning at age 20: Performing breast self-exams and looking for any signs of change.

Age 20 to 39: Scheduling clinical breast exams every three years.

By the age of 40: Having a baseline mammogram and annual clinical breast exams.

Ages 40 to 49: Having a mammogram every one to two years depending on previous findings.

Ages 50 and older: Having a mammogram every year.

All Ages:
Recording personal exams, mammograms and doctors'
appointments on a calendar or in a detailed file.

Maintaining a healthy weight, following a low-fat diet, getting regular exercise, quitting smoking, and reducing alcohol consumption."