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Get Tested for Breast Cancer

 
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The Benefits

What if the Doctor Finds Something Wrong With my Breast?
Mammograms allow the doctor to look for small lumps inside your breast. If a lump is found in your breast, the doctor will order other tests to find out if it’s cancer. The doctor may take a small bit of tissue from the lump. This is called a biopsy.
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Start Today: Small Steps
  • Make an appointment to get a mammogram at a clinic near you.
  • Watch this interactive tutorial about getting a mammogram.
  • Tell a friend how important it is to get a mammogram after age 40.

Learn about other important tests for women, such as getting tested for cervical cancer each year.

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