Choosing the Right Breast Cancer Screening Test

Breast cancer screening isn’t one-size-fits-all. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the right test depends on your age, risk factors, and breast density — but the goal is always the same: catch cancer early, when it’s most treatable.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

🔹 Mammogram: The gold standard. Recommended every 1–2 years for most people ages 40–74.

🔹 Ultrasound: Often used for women with dense breasts or when a mammogram shows something unusual.

🔹 MRI: Used for higher-risk individuals (for example, those with a BRCA gene mutation or a strong family history of breast cancer).

🔹 Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI): Uses a tracer to detect cancers that may not appear on mammograms.

🔹 Clinical exams and self-awareness: Know your body and report any changes to your doctor.

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