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Prevention of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer cannot be completely prevented, but the risk of developing advanced disease can be greatly reduced by early detection. Medical societies recommend a monthly breast self-examination for all women over the age of 20, a breast exam by a health care professional every three years for women 20–39 years old, and a yearly mammogram for all women 40 and older. Women at high risk of developing breast cancer may benefit from taking tamoxifen to reduce their risk. Women who are at extreme risk, as determined by a very strong family history or the presence of mutated BRCA genes, may opt for preventive mastectomy.
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