Am I at Risk for Breast Cancer?
All women are at risk for breast cancer. Being female is the number one risk factor for breast cancer. Your breast cancer risk increases as you get older. Most women who get breast cancer have no other known risk factors.
Although breast cancer is more common in women over the age of 40,
younger women can also develop the disease.
Learn the Facts
- In 2007, 240,510 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 40,970 women will die from the disease in the U.S.
- Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women.
- When breast cancer is found early (within the breast), your chance for
survival is the greatest.
Three Steps to Breast Health |
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Annual Screening Mammography: Starting at age 40-- Some women with a family history of breast cancer or other concerns may be advised by a trained medical professional to start earlier than age 40. |
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Clinical Breast Exam: Starting at age 20-- Performed by a trained medical professional at least every 3 years and annually after age 40. |
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Monthly Breast Self Exams: Starting at age 20-- For an excellent multi-media demonstration on how to do a breast self-exam visit the Komen on-line BSE bi-lingual demonstration. English Version | Spanish Version |
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