1. Breast Cancer Methods for Early Detection

2. Breast Cancer What It Is Methods of Early Detection Risk Factors

3. What It Is Definition 1. a malignant tumor 2. can invade surrounding tissue 3. and/or metastasize How It Is Detected 1. mammograms 2. clinical breast exam 3. self-exams 4. ultrasound 5. biopsy Treatments 1. lumpectomy 2. partial mastectomy 3. total mastectomy 4. chemotherapy 5. radiation

4. Methods of Early Detection Self-Exam 1. done once a month 2. in the shower 3. in front of a mirror 4. lying down Clinical Breast Exam 1. begins at age 20 2. done by a health care provider 3. done during regular medical check up Mammogram 1. most efficient early detection method 2. images of breast tissue 3. first mammogram done between ages 35-40

5. Risk Factors Age 1. chance increases as you age 2. 80% found in women over 50 Menstrual Period 1. menstruation before the age of 12 2. late menopause Family History 1. close blood relatives with disease = higher risk 2. having a mother, sister, etc. with disease = doubles risk

6. Although breast cancer cannot be prevented, following these steps may help in early detection of this disease. We must also encourage other women to do so as well.