Guidelines for Good Breast Health

Protecting and maintaining your personal health. We’d like to give you some guidelines you should follow for good preventive health. These were developed by the American Cancer Society and the American College of Radiology for the average American woman. They may be modified by your doctor to meet your particular needs. They represent the best guard against breast cancer. In fact, over 90% of breast cancers can be detected when all three of the methods outlined below are used together in a planned program.

Age 20-39

• Breast Self-Exam: Once a month, 7-10 days after onset of menstruation.
• Annual mammography screening is recommended starting at age 40, or, 10 years prior to the age of breast cancer diagnosis in a 1st degree relative.
• Physical Exam: At least every 3 years.

Age 40+

• Breast Self-Exam: Once a month, 7-10 days after onset of menstruation.
• Mammography: Every year.
• Physical Exam: Every year.

We hope you found the information and instructions on this website to be helpful. Be sure to schedule and record your exam program. Remember, your regular breast self-exams, mammograms, and physical exams are your best guard against breast cancer.