“Mammograms can save your life.
Finding breast cancer early reduces your risk of
dying from the disease by 25-30% or more”.1
Umbrella
What may the Breast Cancer Screening Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Breast Cancer (Female) Screening
- Breast Cancer Early Detection
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Screening
- Breast X-Ray Screening
Cancer Screening
What is cancer screening?
DotS the definition of cancer screening may vary. In Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ)–Patient Version: What Is Screening? the (United States) National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) definition is:
Breast Screening
What is breast screening?
DotS the definition of breast screening may vary. In Breast Cancer: Breast Screening the [United Kingdom) Cancer Research UK’s definition is:
Early Detection
What is the most effective way to detect breast cancer early?
In Mammograms: What Is the Best Method of Detecting Breast Cancer As Early As Possible? the Office on Women’s Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov elaborate on:
In 10 Important Things To Know About Mammograms the (United States) Breastcancer.org elaborate on:
Finding breast cancer early reduces your risk of dying from the disease by 25-30% or more”.5
Mammogram
What is a mammogram?
In Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ)–Patient Version: Breast Cancer Screening – Mammography Is the Most Common Screening Test for Breast Cancer [+ Images] the NCI elaborate on:
How is a mammogram performed?
In Mammography: Summary [+ Image] the (United States) MedlinePlus elaborate on:
Why should women have mammograms?
In Mammograms: Why Should I Have One? [+ Image] the (United States) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) elaborate on:
Breast Implants
If women have breast implants is breast cancer screening harmful?
In Breast Checks: Mammograms – Breast Implants the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health note:
Clinical Breast Exam
What is a clinical breast exam (CBE)?
In Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ)–Patient Version: Breast Cancer Screening – Other Screening Tests Have Been or Are Being Studies In Clinical Trials: Clinical Breast Exams (CBE) [+ Images] the NCI elaborate on:
The NCI also note:
Start
When may women start having regular breast cancer screening?
Depending on You (DoY), DotS and/or Depending on Your Country’s (DoyC’s) breast cancer screening program, when women may start having regular breast screening can vary. It may therefore be in your best interest to choose to check what’s-what for you.
In 10 Important Things To Know About Mammograms: Slide 10 the (United States) Breastcancer.org elaborate on:
In 10 Important Things To Know About Mammograms: Slide 10 Breastcancer.org also note:
How Often
How often may women have regular breast cancer screening?
DoY, DotS and/or DoYC’s breast screening program, how often women may have regular breast cancer screening can vary. It may therefore be in your best interest to choose to check what’s-what for you.
Stop
When may women stop having regular breast cancer screening?
DoY, DotS and/or DoYC’s breast screening program, when women may stop having regular breast cancer screening can vary. It may therefore be in your best interest to choose to check what’s-what for you.
Screening Programs
Where may women find information about breast cancer screening or early detection programs?
Women may find information about breast cancer screening or early detection programs from their health care provider or their country’s equivalent of a local community health center, national and/or state Department/Center/Institute of Aging/Cancer/Disease Control and Prevention/Health/Human Services.
Your country may have a breast cancer early detection program similar to the (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) program.
In National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP): Find A Screening Program Near You the CDC elaborate on:
Or your country may have an organization similar to the American Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF). In About ABCF the ABCF elaborate on:
Health Care Provider
What if I think I have breast changes?
If you think you have breast changes, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this as soon as possible.
In Mammograms: Why Should I Have One? the FDA caution:
- A lump
- Thickening
- Liquid leaking from the nipple or changes in how the nipple looks”.16
Health Topics A-Z
Where may I find Health Topics related to Breast Cancer Screening?
In Health Topics A-Z you may find:
Links
Where may I find Links related to Breast Cancer Screening?
Your Country may have Links similar to:
Links
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- 3D Mammogram
- 4 Mammography Myths
- American Breast Cancer Foundation
- American Breast Cancer Foundation: Breast Cancer Assistance Program
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month [October, United States]
- Breast Cancer Awareness [+ Video: What Does It Mean To Have Dense Breasts?]
- Breast Cancer Awareness [+ Video: When Should I Start Getting Mammograms?]
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ)–Patient Version: Breast Cancer Screening [+ Images]
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ)–Patient Version: What Is Screening?
- Breast Cancer Screening [Video]
- Breast Cancer Tests: Screening, Diagnosis, and Monitoring
- Breast Checks: Mammograms – Breast Implants
- Breast Implants: Do They Interfere With Mammograms?
- Breast MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- Breast Screening [United Kingdom]
- Breast Screening: Overview [Video Interview Stories]
- Breast Self-Exam
- BreastScreen Australia
- BreastScreen Australia: Frequently Asked Questions
- Clearing Up Confusion Over Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations [United States] [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network, United States]
- Conflicting Mammogram Results: What Can I Do?
- Consumer Health: Breast Implants and Cancer Risk
- Diez Datos Importantes Sobre las Mamografías
- Expert Alert: Awareness Key To Recognizing Breast Cancer Symptoms
- Find A Screening Program Near You [United States]
- Find Breast Screening Services [United Kingdom]
- Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Mammography
- Get Tested for Breast Cancer
- If You’re Called Back After A Mammogram
- Infographic: MBI – Molecular Breast Imaging
- Mammogram [+ Image]
- Mammogram: Can It Find Cancer In Dense Breasts?
- Mammograms
- Mammograms for Breast Screening
- Mammograms [+ Image]
- Mammograms [+ Topics]
- Mammograms: Questions for the Doctor
- Mammograms: Why Should I Have One?
- Mammography
- Mammography
- Mammography and Other Screening Tests for Breast Problems
- Mammography – Multiply Languages
- Mayo Clinic Expert Answers Questions About Breast Cancer Screening, Levels of Risk and Latest In Imaging [27 October 2020] [+ Video Courtesy: Saranya Chumsri, M.D. / Medical Oncology / Mayo Clinic]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 Reasons You Need A 3D Mammogram [+ Video]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Don’t Delay Mammograms, Other Breast Cancer Screening [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: What Does It Mean If You Have Dense Breasts? [+ Video]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: What Is Molecular Breast Imaging and Who Needs It? [+ Video]
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dense Breast Tissue and Molecular Breast Imaging
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Family Health History Information: DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother died of breast cancer at 70. My first cousin was recently diagnosed at 35…
- Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast: Different Options for Breast Cancer Screening
- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)
- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP): Find A Screening Provider Near You
- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP): Find A Screening Provider Near You – What Services Does the NBCCEDP Provide?
- P.O.W.E.R. of Sure [Black Women’s Heath Imperative, United States]
- P.O.W.E.R. of Sure: Owning Your Health Journey With Intention & Purpose – October 13th at 7pm [Black Women’s Heath Imperative, United States]
- Screening and Testing
- Video: Mammogram for Breast Cancer – What To Expect
- Women’s Wellness: Confused and Feeling Lost After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources quoted at:
Sources
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- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ)–Patient Version: What Is Screening? Updated: 11 October 2019. National Cancer Institute https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/patient/breast-screening-pdq#_13 Accessed: 02 December 2020
- Breast Cancer: Breast Screening. Last Reviewed: 03 September 2020. Cancer Research UK https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/breast-cancer/getting-diagnosed/screening/breast-screening Accessed: 02 December 2020
- Mammograms: What Is the Best Method of Detecting Breast Cancer As Early As Possible? Medical Review In 2013. Page Last Updated: 01 April 2019. Womenshealth.gov https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/mammograms Accessed: 02 December 2020
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- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ)–Patient Version: Breast Cancer Screening – Mammography Is the Most Common Screening Test for Breast Cancer [+ Images]. Updated: 11 October 2019. National Cancer Institute https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/patient/breast-screening-pdq#_13 Accessed: 02 December 2020
- Mammography: Summary. Page Last Updated on: 19 November 2020. Topic Last Reviewed: 22 October 2018. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mammography.html Accessed: 02 December 2020
- Mammograms. Why Should I Have One? Content Current As of: 29 May 2019. Food and Drug Administration https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWomen/ucm118546.htm Accessed: 02 December 2020
- Breast Checks: Mammograms – Breast Implants. Last Updated: 15 January 2020 | Last Reviewed 30 October 2018. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health http://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/breast-health/breast-checks/ Accessed: 02 December 2020
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ)–Patient Version: Breast Cancer Screening – Other Screening Tests Have Been or Are Being Studies In Clinical Trials: Clinical Breast Exams (CBE) [+ Images]. Updated: 11 October 2019. National Cancer Institute https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/patient/breast-screening-pdq#section/_13 Accessed: 02 December 2020
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ)–Patient Version: Breast Cancer Screening – Other Screening Tests Have Been or Are Being Studies In Clinical Trials: Clinical Breast Exams (CBE) [ Images]. Updated: 11 October 2019. National Cancer Institute https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/patient/breast-screening-pdq#section/_13 Accessed: 02 December 2020
- 10 Important Things To Know About Mammograms: Slide 10. Last Modified on 06 February 2020. Breastcancer.org https://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/slideshows/mammograms Accessed: 02 December 2020
- 10 Important Things To Know About Mammograms: Slide 10. Last Modified on 06 February 2020. Breastcancer.org https://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/slideshows/mammograms Accessed: 02 December 2020
- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP): Find A Screening Program Near You. Page Last Reviewed: 16 December 2019. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/screenings.htm Accessed: 02 December 2020
- About ABCF. American Breast Cancer Foundation https://abcf.org/ABCF-Mission.htm Accessed: 02 December 2020
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