guidelines

There have been many recent advances in the fight against breast cancer, especially in prevention among high-risk women and treatment in those already diagnosed with the disease. Studies show that maintaining a healthy lifestyle and detecting the cancer in its early stages are of great importance. A healthy lifestyle includes good habits for diet and exercise, eliminating tobacco, using sunscreen, and having routine health exams.

Knowing and following the following screening guidelines may aid in early detection. However, these guidelines are based on age. Please check with your health care provider as these guidelines may be modified according to your own and your family's health history.

	Breast Cancer			Cervical Cancer
Age	Breast Self-Exam	Clinical Breast Exam	Mammogram	Pelvic Exam	Pap Test
18 - 39, or as soon as sexual activity begins	monthly	annually	baseline can be ordered as early as age 35	annually	annually, as recommended by clinician
40 and older	monthly	annually	annually, as ordered by clinician	annually	annually, as ordered by clinician

Based on recommendations from the National Cancer Institute, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and American Society of Clinical Oncology

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