Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis
We recognize that many societies offer different guidelines for breast cancer screening.
Discuss screening and what’s recommended for you with your healthcare provider, as guidelines are different for women of higher risk. If you are uncertain of your risk, please talk with your healthcare provider as many factors influence the risk for breast cancer. All women should be familiar with the known benefits, limitations, and potential harms linked to breast cancer screening.
If you are at average risk for breast cancer, at Doylestown Health we recommend:
An annual screening mammogram starting at age 40 and continuing as long as you are in good health. A mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breast to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms.
A yearly clinical breast examination, which is a routine exam by your health care provider who looks for changes or abnormalities of the breasts, nipples, and under both arms to detect lumps or changes in size, shape, texture, or skin.
We strongly suggest regular breast self-examination, a self-check-up you can perform on a regular basis to know how your breasts normally look and feel and detect any changes.
A yearly clinical breast examination, which is a routine exam by your health care provider who looks for changes or abnormalities of the breasts, nipples, and under both arms to detect lumps or changes in size, shape, texture, or skin.
We strongly suggest regular breast self-examination, a self-check-up you can perform on a regular basis to know how your breasts normally look and feel and detect any changes.