Early Detection Guidlines
Age 20 - 39:
- Have a clinical breast examination (CBE) by a doctor or nurse every three years.
- Do a breast self-examination every month
Age 40 and over:
- Have a mammogram every year
- Have an annual clinical breast examination by a doctor or nurse (CBE should be done close to the time of the mammogram)
- Do a breast self-examination every month
*If you have a history of breast cancer in your family, discuss mammography screening guidelines and scheduling with your health care provider.
E-mail FGH OnCall or call us at 1-800-844-4445 for more information about Early Detection.
