• Introduction
• The Breast
• Types of Breast Cancer
• Symptoms of Breast Cancer
• Risk Factors and Protecting Yourself
• Breast Cancer Screening
• Breast Self Examination
• Clinical Breast Examination
• Mammography Screening
• Treatment
• Myths & Truth
• Abreast Link
• Useful links

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BCF believes that members play an active role in education and raising awareness of breast cancer. Both men and women are encouraged to become members.

Breast Cancer Screening

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Depending on your age, the following is recommended.

	Age 20-39 yrs	Age 40-49 yrs	Age 50 yrs & above
Do breast self-examination (BSE) once every month
Go for a clinical breast examination once a year
Go for a mammography screening

*Once a year

**Once in 2 years unless otherwise recommended by a doctor

Note: Age recommendations are only guidelines and may differ for those with a family history of breast cancer or those who have other risk factors. Consult your doctor on our screening schedule.