Who is at risk of developing breast cancer?

Although there are some women who are at higher risk, the fact is all women are at risk for breast cancer.

However, the risk increases greatly after the age of 40. In fact, two-thirds of breast cancers are found in women over the age of 50.

That's why it is so important to follow the three-step plan for preventive care recommended by the American Cancer Society.

1. Monthly breast self-examination.

2. Annual clinical examination by a physician or trained nurse.

3. Mammography according to your age and recommendationof your physician

Can other breast abnormalities, such as cysts, be detected through breast self-exams and mammograms?

Although detecting breast cancer at its earliest stages is the main target of routine breast care, other benign conditions, such as fibrocystic breasts, are often discovered through routine care. And remember, most breast lumps are found to be benign.

At what age should a woman start doing monthly breast self-exams?