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Checking your breasts won't prevent Breast cancer, but it may help with early diagnosis and treatment.

If you've got breasts, you're not too young or too old to familiarize yourself with how your breasts normally look and feel. Monthly breast self exams are a good way to do that.

If you find a lump, don't jump to conclusions - most breast lumps are noncancerous - but report breast changes and lumps to your doctor so you can find out for sure.

Guidelines have changed from time to time. Currently, The American Cancer Society recommends yearly mammograms beginning at age 40; and clinical breast exams every three years in your 20s and 30s, and every year after age 40.

Women at high risk for breast cancer may need to begin cancer screening earlier. Consult with your doctor.

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