Breast Health

Concerned about breast health? Make sure you have a monthly breast self-exam, annual breast examination by a physician and routine mammograms, usually beginning at age 40 (sometimes earlier, especially if there is a family history). These can help detect a breast lump or other breast problems early. Not all breast pain (mastalgia) and breast lumps are signs of breast cancer. Breast lumps may indicate a benign condition called fibrocystic breast disease. Having breast enlargement or breast reduction surgery can also impact your overall breast health.