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Can you tell me exactly when is the best time or age for screening of breast cancer?
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See below: Usually recommend yearly breast physical examination beginning in age 20's, yearly mammogram after age 40. Best to do mammograms a few weeks after the menstrual cycle for better visualization.
Answered 10/4/2016
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