What Every Woman Should Know About Breast Health and Early Screenings
1
8
in
in the U.S. will develop
breast cancer in her lifetime
women
Recognize Your Risk Factors
Childbirth: First full-term pregnancy after age 30
Genetic predisposition: BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene
Long-term or high-dose
estrogen replacement therapy
Family or personal history of breast,
ovarian or endometrial cancer
High breast-tissue density
Menstrual history: Early onset
or late menopause
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85
%
of women with
breast cancer do not have a family member
with the disease
Small lumps can be caught early
during regular screenings.
Average-size
lump found
by accident
1.4961 inch
0.7505 inch
0.5345 inch
Average-size
lump found
by first
mammogram
Average-size
lump found
by yearly mammogram
when past images can be compared
Why Regular Screenings Matter
At What Age Should You Begin Screenings?
20
30
40
Optional age to begin performing
breast self-exams
If high risk, recommended age for annual mammogram and clinical breast exam
Recommended age to begin
getting annual mammograms
20
30
40
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Breast cancer-related deaths dropped
38
%
between 1989 and
2014, thanks to early detection and treatment
30
20
10
1989
2014
2010
2000
Rate per 100,000 pop.
Sources: Susan G. Komen, komen.org; American Cancer Society, cancer.org
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