May 11, 2007, Newsletter Issue #112: Breast Cancer Info from American Cancer Society

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Mammography
When it comes to breast cancer, the American Cancer Society says its "most important recommendation" is that women age 40 and over get a mammogram annually.

"Regular mammograms save lives," a spokesperson for the
society says. "Mammography is safe and effective. It´s the best way to find breast cancers early, when they´re most treatable."

-- Clinical Breast Examination. Get a clinical breast
examination by a doctor or nurse every year if you are 40 or over. For the best results, schedule a clinical breast examination close to the time of your mammogram.
If your are between 20 and 39, get a clinical breast examination every three years.

-- Breast Self-Examination. All women 20 and over should perform breast self-examination every month. If you have questions about the correct way to perform a self-exam, ask your doctor or nurse or contact the American Cancer Society.

By examining your breasts regularly, you and your doctor can be aware of changes in your breasts that are not normal.

Most lumps are not cancer, but all lumps should be checked out by a doctor. If you notice any change in your breast, call your doctor immediately. Even after you begin having regular mammograms, clinical breast examinations and self examinations are important because mammography may miss a small number of cancers.

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