If detected early, breast cancer has a 5-year survival rate of over _______.

a. 50 percent
b. 65 percent
c. 80 percent
d. 95 percent

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d. 95 percent. Early detection and treatment offer the best chance of surviving breast cancer. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation recommends:

• Monthly breast self-examination beginning at age 20
• Clinical breast examination every three years beginning at age 20 and annually after 40
• Annual screening mammography beginning at age 40

See the back page for breast self-exam instructions. To get an illustrated reminder card that is designed to hang in your shower, go to www.komen.org/bci/bhealth/HTML/shower-card.asp.