Fletcher Allen is Vermont's university medical center. Located in Burlington, Vermont, Fletcher Allen is a 500-bed tertiary care center and teaching hospital in alliance with the University of Vermont.
What Every Woman Needs to Known About Breast Cancer
Early Detection is Your Best Protection
One of the keys to the increasing breast cancer survival rate is early detection. Of women whose breast cancer is detected in its earliest
stages, 96% have at least a five-year survival rate. It is so important
for every woman to follow these screening guidelines:
- Monthly breast self- examination starting at age 20
- Women in their 20s and 30s should have a clinical breast exam as part of a regular health exam by a health professional, preferably every 3 years. After age 40, women should have a breast exam by a health professional every year.
- Annual mammogram beginning at age 40
- Screening Breast MRI is considered for women at increased risk for developing breast cancer based on their family history. Providers at the Center will evaluate patients’ risk and make recommendations for screening based on that risk.