And like most cancers, early detection is critical. While you can t control some of your risk factors for breast cancer, you can greatly improve your odds of surviving breast cancer by catching it early. The American Cancer Society recommends that at age 20, women should begin breast self-exams on a monthly basis and should have a breast examination by a healthcare practitioner every 3 years. At age 40, a woman should start having mammograms and breast examinations by a healthcare professional every year. New scientific evidence is clear .
Regular mammography saves lives.
It s safe and effective. And it s the best way to find breast cancers early, when they re most treatable . Owensboro Mercy Health System offers screening and diagnostic mammography at the Breckenridge Breast and Diagnostic Center at 1000 Breckenridge Street and at the HealthPark Outpatient Diagnostic Center at 1006 Ford Avenue. Think about the ones you love. Ask your doctor about a mammogram.