Aides in the early detection of breast cancer
Breast Self Exam (BSE): (optional) perform on a monthly basis on the last day of your period. If you no longer have a period, do the self-exam on the same day each month.
Click here to view a video about breast self-exams on the Susan G. Komen website.
Clinical Breast Exam (CBE): for women 20-40 years of age, performed by a health care provider every other year. For women over 40, performed yearly.
Mammogram: The age for a baseline mammogram should be determined by you and your health care provider, typically between the ages of 35-40. For women 40 and older, a mammogram should be performed every one to two years.
Breast Cancer Education and Support Groups
Attendees comment that over time, this group helps take the unexpected out of tomorrow, and calms fears with information, understanding and friendship. Guest speakers periodically attend to share the latest treatment options and community resources. Monthly discussion topics include managing fatigue and other treatment symptoms, integrative therapies, hormonal therapy and adjusting to changes in home and work life.
Meeting Time: 6-7 pm
Dates: First Tuesday of each month, except July.
Location: North Memorial Education Center (Terrace Mall), Room A
Fee: No cost
To register, call (763) 520-3963, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Genetics Program: see www.northmemorial.com/cancer/genetics
National Resources
American Cancer Society
Phone: (800) 227-2345
Website: www.cancer.org
National Cancer Institute
Phone: (800) 422-6237
Website: www.cancer.gov
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Phone: (800) 462-9273
Website: www.komen.org
Y-Me - National Breast Cancer Organization
Phone: (800) 221-2141
Website: www.y-me.org
