Prevention...

• Perform a monthly self-breast exam.
• Get a screening mammogram, as recommended.
• Have a regular clinical breast exam performed by your health care provider.
• Live a healthy lifestyle-including a balanced diet, exercise, and stress reduction. 

Your health care...

• Make timely appointments.
• Get a copy of your results.
• Get a diagnosis and second opinion.
• Ask questions.
• Locate the best doctor for the care you need.
• Make informed treatment choices.
• Find positive ways to cope with the side effects of treatment.
• Be a partner in your own care.
• Live life as a breast cancer survivor. 

Record Keeping/Informational...

• How and where to get the information you need.
• Keep accurate records (dates, locations of previous mammograms, ultrasounds, and biopsies.)
• Know your insurance information and coverage (yearly mammograms, second opinions, comparison studies, etc.)
• Make sure the mammography facility you chose is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All of Advocate's sites are accredited.
• Obtain copies of all previous mammograms and results, if done at different facilities, for comparison purposes.
• Bring films and results to your mammogram appointment.