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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Dr. Lori Frederick with Oklahoma University's Health Breast Health Network said women should get yearly mammograms starting at age 40, regardless of family history.
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Men can also get breast cancer, although it is much rarer. The National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates about 2,700 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.
Although we are still in a pandemic, it바카라 게임 웹사이트s important not to neglect yearly screenings. Frederick said she is seeing things pick back up.
"I think the word got out that you need to come in and get this done," she said.
It could save your life.
