Getting regular screening tests is the best way for women to lower their risk of dying from breast cancer. Screening tests can find breast cancer early, when it's most treatable.
In this section of Understanding Breast Cancer, we discuss the pros and cons of each standard breast cancer screening test for women: mammography (including digital mammography), MRI and clinical breast exam. We also discuss what happens if a test shows something abnormal.
In rare cases, breast cancer can occur in men. Because men have much less breast tissue compared to women, the screening tools discussed in this chapter are not routinely used for men. Learn more about male breast cancer.
Screening Tests
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Screening Recommendations
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Other Issues Related to Early Detection and Screening
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