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BREAST CANCER SCREENING (Other risk in lifestyle (control alcohol…
BREAST CANCER SCREENING
2 groups about risk of breast cancer
High risk
main factor
genetic factor
family history
exposure to radiation
other factor
endocrine
certain benign breast conditions
woman at HIGH RISK should start screening at 30
Average risk: NOT having any factor in group 1
Women in group average factor
40-44: should start screening every year
45-54: get mammograms every year
from 55: switch to mammogram every other year or yearly if they want
all women should understand what to expect when getting mammogram
Other risk in lifestyle
control alcohol consumption and avoid smoking
breast-feeding
control weight
be physically active
avoid late pregnancy
avoid overusing HRT and contraceptive pills
Mammography
85% chance to detect breast cancer
a common method of breast cancer screening