Breast Cancer Screening: Basic Guidelines
- Begin a clinical breast exam by age 25
- If you had a relative with breast cancer, begin screening 5 years before the age at which she was diagnosed
- Get annual mammograms beginning at age 40
- If you are at high risk for breast cancer consider using MRI rather than standard mammography alone
- Newer 3D mammograms are better screening tests, but ask your gyno if you should have one done before your next screening.
