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Breast Lump
Alternate Names : Breast Mass
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Breast Lump: Prevention
Breast cancer screening is an important way to find breast cancer early, when it is most easily treated and cured. The guidelines are as follows:
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If you are over age 20, you should do a monthly self-breast exam. Learn the proper technique.
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If you are over age 20, you should have a complete breast exam by your doctor at least every 3 years. If you are over 40, you should have this exam every year.
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In the United States, yearly screening mammograms are recommended for all women over the age of 50. Women between the ages of 40 and 50 should have mammograms at least every other year.
The American Cancer Society distributes a booklet demonstrating how to do self-breast exams.
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• Definition
• Breast Lump: Overview & Considerations
• Breast Lump: Common Causes
• Breast Lump: Home Care & Treatment
• Breast Lump: Prevention
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Breast Cancer
• Breast Infection
• Fibrocystic Breast Disease
• Intraductal Papilloma
Tests & Exams
• Breast Biopsy
• Mammography
Other Topics
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Review Date : 9/12/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston, Ma., Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Julie A. Miller, M.D., Department of Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (5/7/2002).
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