Health Center - Breast Health
Take control of your breast health by learning about breast cancer risks and prevention, conducting breast self-exams, getting regular mammograms and embracing a healthy lifestyle. Unsure where to start? You've come to the right place. Plus, find help for coping with a breast cancer diagnosis.
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Breast Screening Recommendations
| New U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Guidelines (2009) | Prior USPSTF Guidelines (2002) | American Cancer Society Guidelines | |
| Mammograms Age 49 and younger
Age 50–74 Age 75+
| No routine screening. Screening may be considered on an individual basis, depending on patient context and patient's values regarding benefits and harms.
Screening mammography every two years No recommendation | Age 40+: Screening mammogram every 1–2 years. | Age 40+: Screening mammogram every year. |
| Digital mammography and MRI | No recommendation | No recommendation | Recommend annual MRI for women at high risk; women at moderate risk should discuss the option with health care provider |
| Breast self-exam | Recommends against health care providers teaching women to do self-exams | No recommendation | Age 20+: An option; recommend knowing how your breasts normally feel |
| Clinical breast exam | No recommendation | No recommendation | Age 20–39: About every 3 years Age 40+: Annually |
