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Women age 40 or older should have a yearly mammogram, a yearly clinical breast exam (CBE) performed by a health care professional, and a monthly breast self-examination.  The CBE should be done close to, and preferably before, the scheduled mammogram.

Women ages 20-39 should have a CBE performed by a health care professional every three years and a breast self-examination every month.

 

Important numbers for more information:

  • American Cancer Society:  1-800-227-2345
  • National Cancer Institute's Mammography Information Service Line:  1-800-422-6237
  • For information about low-cost or free mammograms, call 1-800-922-6266
 
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