Table 3.
Breast self-exam training and education starting at age 18 years |
Clinical breast exam, every 6–12 months, starting at age 20–25 years or 5–10 years before the earliest known breast cancer in the family (whichever comes first). |
Annual mammogram or breast MRI starting at age 20–25 years or individualized based upon the earliest age of onset in the family. |
Annual comprehensive physical exam; include careful skin and neurologic examinations |
Consider colonoscopy every 2–5 years starting no later than age 25 years. |
Targeted surveillance based on individual family histories |
Discuss options to participate in novel screening approaches using technologies such as PET, abdominal ultrasound, and brain MRI within clinical trials when possible. |
Recommend genetic counseling and consideration of genetic testing for at-risk relatives. |