Risk Management Approach to Breast Cancer
- Getting regular screening tests is the most reliable way to find breast cancer early.
- Finding breast cancer early and getting treatment are essential strategies to prevent death.
- Know your "lemons" and see your doctor immediately if you detect a change.
- Determine your Risk. Genetics and environmental conditions (like working closely with solvents, herbicides, and pesticides) can increase your risk.
- Work with your physician to use the latest risk assessment tools to understand your risks and plan a diagnostic routine
- Get annual mammograms! Women at average risk should start between 40 and 45 years of age.
- Breast cancer strikes 1 out of every 8 women, but women with early detected cancers have better than a 95% chance of being cured using simpler treatments.
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