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View Poll Results: How should women in their 20's be screened for breast cancer?
Monthly breast self-examination 2 66.67%
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Old December 15th, 2002, 21:41
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How should women in their 20's be screened for breast cancer?

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), women in their 20's should begin monthly breast self-examination. A clinical breast exam by a profession every 3 years is recommended.
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