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Breast Cancer: Here’s What You Need to Know About Mammograms & Self-Exams
Here’s What You Need to Know About Mammograms & Self-Exams be more likely to notice a change or abnormality. Specifically, you should check Writer / Dr. Jennifer Medley, Radiologist at IU Health 30%. When breast cancer is found at for: West Hospital an early stage, treatment is often more successful. IU Health breast specialists • New lump in the breast or underarm October is Breast Cancer Awareness follow the screening recommendations • Thickening or swelling part of the breast Month, and in the United States alone, for breast cancer from the American • Irritation or dimpling of breast skin 1 in 8 women will develop invasive College of Radiology and Society of • Any change in the size or shape of the breast cancer throughout her lifetime. Breast Imaging, which recommends breast The good news is that breast cancer is annual screening for women of average • Pain in any area of the breast often very treatable if detected early. risk beginning at age 40. The American There are two easy and effective ways Cancer Society and U.S. Preventive Try to get into the habit of doing a selfto catch breast cancer early: scheduling Services Task Force agree that this breast examination around the same time mammograms and performing at-home approach saves the most lives. You may once a month, to familiarize yourself with self-breast examinations. need to start yearly mammograms sooner how your breasts normally look and feel. if you have a strong family history or You can do an exam in the shower, in front Mammograms other risk factors. of a mirror or lying down. By knowing your A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast breasts and understanding potential signs of that is used to help find breast cancer. It can often find breast changes related to cancer years before physical symptoms develop. Having yearly mammograms can help find breast cancer early which reduces the risk of dying by more than Self-Breast Examinations No one knows your body as well as you do, so performing self-exams regularly will help you understand the normal look and feel of your breasts, and you’ll breast cancer, you’ll be able to more quickly report any changes to your doctor for further examination. And, the earlier you find an abnormality and seek help from a medical professional, the quicker you’ll be able to receive treatment if needed.
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