The American Cancer Society recommends
Women over 40:
• Get an annual mammogram
• Obtain an annual clinical breast exam by a healthcare professional
• Perform monthly breast self-exams
Women 20–39:
• Obtain a clinical breast exam by a healthcare professional every three years
• Perform monthly breast self-exams
To reduce your risk of breast cancer:
• Breastfeed your children
• Limit your alcohol intake
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Exercise regularly
To learn more:
ACR
www.acr.org
American Cancer Society:
www.cancer.org
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation:
http://www.komen.org
American Breast Cancer Foundation:
http://www.abcf.org
National Breast Cancer Coalition:
http://www.natlbcc.org
http://www.breastcancer.org
Digital Mammography Goes Mobile Story:
http://www.wkow.com/global/story.asp?s=12755864 Notice to Patients
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