Monthly breast self-examinations beginning at age 20 Clinical breast exams at least every 3 years beginning at age 20 and annually after 40. Annual screening mammogram beginning 40. It is also recommended that women under age 40 with either a family history of breast cancer or other concerns about their personal risk should consult a medical professional about when to begin mammography. Breast Cancer is the leading cause of death, from all causes, of women between the ages of 35 and 54. And 75 percent of all breast cancers occur in women with no known risk factors.
All women are at risk and that risk increases with age.
Since the inception of the program in 1995, over 1500 women have received a screening mammogram voucher from the Komen Montana Race for the Cure, which was awarded 1996 Komens Foundation National Affiliate award for it's work to advance the foundation's mission to eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening disease through research, screening, treatment and education.