OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENSS MONTH
Yearly mammograms are recommended starting at age 40 and continuing for as long as women are in good health
Clinical breast exams should be done every 3 years for women in their 20s and 30s and every year for women 40 and over
Women should know how their breasts normally look and feel and report any breast change to their healthcare provider
Breast self-exams are an option for women starting in their 20s
Some women because of their family history, genetic tendencies, or certain other factors should be screened with MRI in addition to mammograms.