Common Questions About Breast Cancer Screening & Risk Factors
Early detection is critical and breast exams are your first line of defense against breast cancer. Performing self-exams, completing an annual clinical breast exam and screening mammography can identify changes in your breasts early on when they are most treatable. If you are unsure of how to perform a breast exam at home, a provider can offer you guidance at your next appointment or screening. Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) and member of our High Risk Breast Clinic, Shaunda Chin-Bonds, DO, answers common questions about risk factors, family history and when to begin screening for breast cancer.