It all depends on your age and level of risk.

Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations

Breast cancer screening can help find breast cancer early when the chances of long-term survival are highest.

How We’re Helping

Thanks in part to Susan G. Komen®’s investment in research in treatment and early detection, the breast cancer death rate in women in the U.S. declined 44% from 1989 to 2022 [1].

Breast cancer screening recommendations for women

Breast cancer screening recommendations for women at average risk

Breast cancer screening recommendations for women at higher risk

Breast cancer screening recommendations for men

Breast cancer screening recommendations for men at higher risk

Breast cancer screening recommendations for transgender people

Breast cancer screening recommendations for transgender people

Affordable Access to Breast Imaging

Susan G. Komen® believes all people should have access to regular screening when they and their health care providers decide it’s best based on their personal risk of breast cancer.

Komen’s Center for Public Policyis working with state and federal lawmakers to ensure needed screening and diagnostic imaging are covered by health plans, with no out-of-pocket costs for patients.

Updated 03/17/25

This content is regularly reviewed by an expert panel including researchers, practicing clinicians and patient advocates.

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