Breast Cancer Prevention Screening - How to Prevent Breast Cancer

The early detection of breast cancer can be key to survival. Breast self-exams, clinical breast exams, and screening mammography are essential in helping to detect breast cancer in an early stage, when the chances of a complete cure are the greatest. This section discusses the exams used to screen for breast cancer and other preventive measures for women at high risk of the disease.

Screening Mammography

Notice: Revised breast cancer screening guidelines issued in November 2009.

• All Mammography Articles
• General Info. on Mammography
• Screening Mammography
• Diagnostic Mammography
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Mammography Imaging/Positioning
• Benefits of a Mammogram
• Mammogram Preparation
• Understanding Mammogram Reports
• Mammography on Small Breasts
• Find a Mammography Facility
• Choosing a Mammogram Facility
• Steps For An Optimal Mammogram
• Pre-Mammography Questionnaire
• The Case for Mammography
• Mammography Quality Standards
• Breast Implant Imaging

Breast Self-Exam/Early Detection

• General Information on Breast Self-Exam
• How To Perform Breast Self-Exam
• Evaluating a Breast Lump
• Guidelines For Early Detection

Breast Cancer Drugs

• Progress on Breast Cancer Prevention with Drugs
• Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR) Trial

Other Preventative Measures

• Overview of Preventive Options for Breast Cancer
• Prophylactic Mastectomy
• Understanding Clinical Trials
• Directory of Online Clinical Trials and Services