•                 American Cancer Society's Guidelines                         For Early Detection of Breast Cancer

    Breast self-examinations are important. By examing your breasts regularly, you will become familiar with what is normal for your body. By becoming familiar with what is normal, you will also be able to recognize changes promptly. Any change should be brought to the attention of your doctor.

• Age 20+: Check your breast monthly.
• Age 20-39: Have a health care professional check your breasts every 3 years.
• Age 40 and over: Have your first mammogram and continue to have one every year. Have a health care professional check your breasts every year.

•                               Key Resources

          All the organizations listed below offer breast cancer information, publications and referral to services.

   American Cancer Society
Telephone No.:   800-ACS-2345 (800-227-2345) (U.S.A.)
 Website:   www.cancer.org 

  Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 
Telephone No.: 800-462-9273 (U.S.A)
Website:    www.komen.org

  Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Telephone No.: 800-221-2141 (U.S.A)
 Website:  www.y-me.org

  Living Beyond Breast Cancer Organization
Telephone No.:  610-645-4567 (U.S.A) 
 Website:  www.lbbc.org

  National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
Telephone: 888-806-2226 (U.S.A) 
Website:  www.nabco.org