BREAST CANCER screening DO IT FOR yourself. DO IT FOR your family. Mammograms and regular breast exams from your health care provider can help find breast cancer early, when it is smaller and easier to treat. All women should talk to their health care provider about what breast cancer screenings are right for them. QUESTIONS? Contact the G. Mitchell Morris Cancer Learning Center: stop by 1950 Circle of Hope chat live by clicking the “Ask a call 1-888-424-2100 toll free e-mail [email protected] text “askhci” to 66746 visit www.huntsmancancer.org/clc 6th floor of HCI’s hospital Question” tab on any HCI webpage breast cancer screenings Mammogram • Ages 40 and up: Every year • An x-ray of the breast, mammograms can find lumps that may be too small to feel with your hand. Breast Exam by Your Health Care Provider • Ages 20-39: Every 2-3 years • Ages 40 and up: Every year • An exam of the breast to feel for lumps and unusual changes. breast self exams • Be familiar with your breasts so you can recognize changes. Some women’s breast tissue is naturally more dense or lumpy. • Check your breasts for any changes in shape, size, or appearance. • Do an exam two or three days after your period, when your breasts are less likely to be tender or swollen. If you do not have a period, try to do the exam on the same day each month. • If you find a lump, don’t panic. About 80% of breast lumps are not cancer. • Talk to your health care provider if you have any unusual lumps or breast changes. Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk Exercise daily. Breast feed your babies if possible. Maintain a healthy body weight. Talk to your health care provider about your family history of cancer. Ask about ways you can be healthier. Limit alcohol to only one drink per day, if any. Limit hormone therapies.