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The number one risk factor for developing breast cancer is being a woman.  Early detection is the key to beating this disease.  If you would like more information about breast self exams, please sign up for a free Friend to Friend packet and email reminders. Click here to subscribe to monthly e-mail reminders.

For the past 10 years, NewsChannel 5, the St. Louis Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and your St. Louis Area Ford Dealers have teamed up to bring you more information about the importance of breast self exams. Click here to go to a tutorial on how to do a proper exam.  To get your free packet, call Komen for the Cure St. Louis at 314-569-3900.

The packet contains a description of the Friend to Friend program, a shower card describing breast self-exam, a wallet size card to write information about you and your Friend, and calendar reminder stickers for the next 12 months.

Here are some important guidelines for breast health recommended by the Komen for the Cure.

Starting at age 20,  you should do a Breast Self Exam each month.  Report any changes to your health care provider.

Have a clinical breast exam by your health care provider at least every three years starting at age 20 and every year after age 40.

Have a mammogram (breast X-ray) every year starting at age 40.  If you’re under 40 and have a history of breast cancer in your family or other concerns, talk with your health care provider.

Breast Cancer Facts:
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in American Women.
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for women 40-55 years of age.
There are 2 million women living in the U.S. who have been diagnosed and treated for breast cancer.