October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Mammograms: A mammogram is today's most effective way to detect breast cancer when lumps are too small to be seen or felt. The following is a screening schedule for early detection from the American Cancer Society:
Age 40 and Over Mammogram and clinical breast exam yearly
Age 20's and 30's Clinical breast exam at least every 3 years
Starting in 20's Choose to do a breast self-exam
Women at increased risk for breast cancer and older women with other health problems may be advised of other screening strategies by their healthcare professional.