Free Mammograms, Breast Exams, Pelvic
Exams and Pap tests and low cost treatment
to all UNINSURED women
http://www.cancerscreening.illinois.gov/
MAMMOGRAM GUIDELINES
BY DR. SHARON K.
An x-ray of the breast i called a mammogram.
There are certain times that a mammogram may be
indicated. It may not be the same for everyone because some people have risk factors in their family
Loose guidelines are listed below. Please check with
your doctor if you have any further questions.
01 yearly breast examination by your doctor
approximately around the time the first Pap
smear is performed age 20 or 21
02 Mammogram and breast exam every year
starting at age 40.
find mass
03Self Breast exams can sometimesin theashower
that a doctor might miss. Do thi
with soap on your breast, and slowling examine the
breast and armpits.
history of ovarian cancer, and other
04 A familymay increase the risk of breast cancancers
cer and may warrant earlier screening and special
genetic tests. Ask your doctor about BRCA1 and
BRCA2 testing
that
and
05 Don’t forgettheir men can get breastacancer in
to report to
doctor if they feel lump
their chest or armpit.
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