Sunday, October 11, 2009

October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month



Hopefully you've seen this already, but I thought it also deserves repeating.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure recommends the following screening guidelines:
--Mammograms every year starting at age 40.
--Women under 40 with a family history of breast cancer or other concerns should talk with a health care provider. Screening tests may be needed more often and/or started earlier.
--Clinical breast exams by a health care provider at least every 3 years starting at age 20, and every year after 40.
--Breast self-exams every month starting by age 20.

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