Screening Guidelines

The decision about when to start screening young women should be individualized for each women based upon her risk factors and breast density. Best to discuss with primary physician. The decision about when to start screening young women should be individualized for each women based upon her risk factors and breast density. Best to discuss with primary physician.

I do not agree. BSE saves lives. I had found 2 lumps in my left breast which did not appear on mammogram. While doing a six month follow up mammogram my cancer was discovered. It is palpable. If I had not been perseverating on the two lumps on the left side I might have noted the new mass on the right.

Women should continue to do self exams...ignorance is not bliss! I do not agree. BSE saves lives. I had found 2 lumps in my left breast which did not appear on mammogram. While doing a six month follow up mammogram my cancer was discovered. It is palpable. If I had not been perseverating on the two lumps on the left side I might have noted the new mass on the right.

Women should continue to do self exams...ignorance is not bliss!