Breast Cancer Screening
When breast cancer is found early, a woman has the greatest range of treatment options and the greatest likelihood of successful treatment.
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Women should begin having annual mammograms at age 40. For women at high risk for breast cancer, it may be best to start even sooner. Your doctor can help you determine your risk level.
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Women at AVERAGE risk:
All should have a Risk Assessment especially women of color by age 30.
Annual Mammogram no out-of-pocket cost and no upper age limit (unless severe health problems) start at age 40.
Women at HIGH risk:
Speak to your primary care provider, radiologist or contact our Sheila Veloz R. Breast Center about the age to start, frequency of screening, and what test(s) are needed.
High-Risk Factors include:
- Genetic mutation associated with increased breast cancer risk, e.g. BRCA 1 and 2
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- History of chest radiation under age 30
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- Family history of breast cancer
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- Prior abnormal breast biopsy
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- Personal or family history of ovarian cancer
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