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When it comes to saving lives threatened by breast cancer, early detection is critical. The more you know about your body and risk level, the better chance you’ll get the screening that’s right for you and the disease will be detected early. Detection of breast cancer at an early stage provides a greater chance of survival and more treatment options.
- Know your risk
- Talk to your family about your family health history
- Talk to your doctor about your personal risk of breast cancer
- Know what is normal for you
- Know how your breasts look and feel and report changes to your health care provider right away
- Get screened
- Ask your doctor which screening tests are right for you if you are at higher risk
- Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk
- Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at 20, and every year starting at 40
- Make healthy lifestyle choices that may reduce your risk of breast cancer, such as
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Adding exercise into your routine
- Limiting alcohol intake
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DID YOU KNOW? |
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Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women.
One woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes, and one woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes in the U.S.
Cancer kills 7 million people every year — more than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined.
Cancer strikes 30,000 people and kills 19,000 every day.
Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the world today. | |
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Because awareness and education are such important factors in saving lives, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is committed to providing up-to-date information on breast cancer. On komen.org you’ll find the latest on diagnosis and treatment, risk factors and screening, and a host of other topics—like complementary therapies, life after treatment, and quality medical care. You can also call 1-877 GO KOMEN. |
