Breast cancer screening can help find breast cancer early, when the chances of survival are highest.
Breast cancer screening is important for all women, but women at higher than average risk may need breast cancer screening earlier and more often than women at average risk.
Breast cancer screening is not recommended for most men. However, some men at higher than average risk should get screened.
Women Should Have Access to and Coverage for Mammography
Susan G. Komen
® believes all women should have access to regular screening mammograms when they and their health care providers decide it is best based on their personal risk of breast cancer. In addition, screening should be covered by insurance companies, government programs and other third-party payers.
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Screening Recommendations for Women at Average Risk
Most women have an average risk of getting breast cancer.
Screening recommendations for women at average risk vary by age. Learn more.
Screening Recommendations for Women at Higher Risk
There are special breast cancer screening recommendations for some women at higher than average risk.
If you're at higher risk of breast cancer, talk with your health care provider about which screening options are right for you. Learn more.
Screening Recommendations for Men at Higher Risk
Breast cancer screening is only recommended for some men at higher than average risk due to an inherited gene mutation or a strong family history. Learn more.