Women and Children's Services
Saint Mary's Breast Center
Breast Center Guidelines
The Saint Mary's Breast Center generally affirms the following
guidelines for the detection of breast cancer in women who
have no visible symptoms:
- Women 20 years and older should perform breast self examination
every month.
- Women 20 to 40 should have a physical examination of
the breasts every three years, and women over 40 should
have one very year.
- Women between 35 and 40 should have a baseline mammogram.
- Women 40 and over should have a mammogram every year.
- Women with personal or family histories of breast cancer
should consult a physician or Saint Mary's Breast Center
about the need for more frequent examinations.
Guideline for Mammography
Saint Mary's Breast Center follows guidelines recommended
by the American Cancer Society.
- Schedule regular mammograms
- an initial screening mammogram between age 35-40
- every year after 40
- Practice monthly breast self-examination
- See a health professional for regular breast examinations
A woman with a family history of breast cancer should consult
with her physician or Saint Mary's Breast Center regarding
the need for more frequent mammography.
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