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A member asked:

I have fibrocystic breasts and i only get mammograms and ultrasounds every 2 years. is this enough? i am 34 with no family history of breast cancer.

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More than enough: There is controversy about mammography and some doubt that routine mammography reduces breast cancer mortality. What you are doing is more than recommended by preventive services task force. You may consult this site for more info: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/712473

Answered 1/13/2017

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