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On what age should you get your breasts checked for breast cancer?
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The: American cancer society recommends annual screening mammogram beginning at age 40.
Answered 7/14/2012
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Agree with dr ghani: Also, for those with family history, start 10 years prior to age at diagnosis of first degree relative diagnosed with breast cancer. For example mother diagnosed at age 44, daughter starts at 34.
Answered 7/12/2012
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