Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
One in 9 women is expected to develop breast cancer during their lifetime. One of every 27 will die of it. Breast cancer attacks mainly women, however there 1% of patients with breast cancer are men.
As we age, the risk of breast cancer increases. Basically, all women have a certain degree of risk of developing breast cancer. Women with a family history of breast cancer have a much higher risk of contracting this disease. Other factors risk attributable to the greater or less than that of developing breast cancer, some of them, for example, genetic risk factors, aging and so can not be changed, some lifestyle for example, factors related, you can.
The good news is that most patients with breast cancer survive and still live a healthy life if diagnosed early and treated properly. The important thing we can do is make periodic reviews. It is a way to check whether any breast changes that may lead to problems. Selection includes a breast x-rays (mammography), the clinical breast examination (physical examination of the breasts by a health professional, CBE, for short) and breast self-examination (BSE).
All women from age 20 is recommended cancer screening breast according to the following guidelines:
For women in their 20s and 30s, taking the clinical breast examination every three years, for older women 40, taken once every year.
For women over 40, have a mammogram every year. Mammography may be some limitations and may miss some cancers, is still considered the gold standard for early detection of breast cancer.
From 20 years age, women may choose to perform breast self-examination. The benefits of BSE can not be too obvious as it is probably a bit too late when you can tell changes. It still might be beneficial in helping to notice any breast changes that can inform your doctor.
Women with high risk factors developing breast cancer, for example, women with family history of cancer or a known genetic mutation of a BRCA gene, need for additional efforts to promote awareness and take steps for prevention. Consult your physician to discuss the risks and take steps to reduce their risk of developing cancer breast.
Breast cancer is curable if found early and especially since a good deal. Screening is a way to detect in its early stage. Keep this in mind: detection of breast cancer can save your life. Take time to do so.
Breast Cancer Mortality Rates 2008
