Sο I аm 20 years ancient аnd I ѕtаrtеd tο become more apprehensive аbουt breast cancer.
Thеrе іѕ nο history οf breast cancer іn mу family bυt I јυѕt thουght іt wουld bе ехсеllеnt tο dο ѕοmе early testing јυѕt іn case.
Sο I wаѕ wondering, whаt kind οf tests ѕhουld bе done tο detect breast cancer аt age 20? I heard thаt mannograms ѕhουld bе done around 35. Iѕ thеrе аnу additional examinations thаt уου саn dο аt аn early age? And іf thеrе іѕ whеrе саn I gеt thеm done? Regular family physician, gynocologist? Thankfulness everyone!
What kind of tests or examinations should be done for breast cancer?
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There is no reason to do screening tests at your age. You should get a breast exam when you have your annual pap. Mammograms are recommended annually starting at age 40. If you find a lump in your breast before then have your doctor check it. Exposing yourself to unnecessary radiation is never a excellent thought.
No need for anything special right now, additional than your annual physical exam, it includes breast examination by a physician.
Mammogram is traditionally recommended at 40 years ancient, but since cancer cases have become more frequent in patients previously considered of having a low-risk as young as 35, some specialists recommend to start the mammogram at age 35. Your doctor will give you the best advice about this.
Since there’s no history in your family, no need for genetic testing.
Your family physician is more than qualified to do this, if there’s any abnormal finding, you’ll be referred to the gyno
You should be doing monthly breast self-examinations.
Annual Dr check -ups should include breast examination.
At about age 40 a base line mammogram should be done.
After this, mammograms should be done every 2nd year.
Unless there is an identified high risk factor, this should be enough to pick up any changes.