Keisha L. French, M.D.Oct 11, 2019What is my risk for breast cancer?In the United States, a woman’s lifetime risk of developing breast cancer is 1 in 8. Risk factors for breast cancer include: sex (female)...
Kerry C. Bullerdick, M.D.Sep 13, 2019Should I do monthly breast exams? How do I do a self breast exam?This is a more complex question than you might think. A routine breast self-exam was once recommended to be performed by all women every...
Nancy L. Hancock, M.D.Oct 23, 2018Do I need to get a mammogram every year?Mammograms are performed as a screening test to detect breast cancer. Screening tests are performed because the test can detect a disease...