How do you screen for breast cancer?

Mammogram, etc.: The best test to screen for breast cancer is a mammogram. Most organizations in the US recommend beginning this at age 40, unless one is at high risk. This may be supplemented by yearly physician examination and monthly breast self-examination.

Mammogram 4 majority: For majority of population, mammogram is the recommended screening test for breast cancer and recommended to be started at age of 40. In high risk group- i.e. Life time risk more than 20-25, has brca genetic mutation- especially at young age with very dense breast - annual mammogram and MRI of breast would be needed.

Mammogram: Women age 20-40 should have a clinical breast exam every 2-3 years. Then women should have a screening mammogram every year starting at age 40 or 5 - 10 year younger than when a family member developed breast cancer, whichever comes first.

Mammograms, exams: The best test to screen for breast cancer is a mammogram. Most organizations recommend beginning yearly mammography at age 40. This can be supplemented with yearly physician examination and monthly self-examination, although it's effectiveness is variable.

Screening: Through clinical breast exams and screening mammography.