Wednesday, October 1, 2008

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Early detection is key to surviving breast cancer.

Protect yourself with three easy steps:

Annual mammography (Starting at age 40) – If you have a family history of breast cancer or other concerns, check with your trained medical professional. S/he may advise you to start getting mammograms at an earlier age.

Clinical Breast Exam (Starting at age 20) – You should have a clinical breast exam by a trained medical profession at a minimum of every three years before age 40 and annually thereafter.

Monthly Breast Self Exams (Starting at age 20) – It is important to examine your breasts monthly.

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