Breast Cancer Screening & Prevention

Screening helps find breast cancer early, when it is easiest to treat. Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to improving breast cancer outcomes through community education and increasing access to screening through our Mobile Cancer Screening and Education Clinics.

You can reduce your risk of breast cancer by maintaining healthy habits and staying up to date on recommended screenings.

Screening Recommendations

For women who are age 20–39, Huntsman Cancer Institute recommends a clinical breast exam every year.

For women who are age 40 and older, Huntsman Cancer Institute recommends a mammogram and a clinical breast exam every year.

Learn more about mammograms and breast exams.

Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Health are committed to helping those who have low incomes and limited or no insurance coverage gain access to timely, lifesaving cancer screenings. Learn if you qualify for a free screening.

Get Screened

You can receive a mammogram at Huntsman Cancer Institute or at one of University of Utah Health’s neighborhood health centers.

Call 801-581-5496 to schedule a mammogram or use the link below.

Schedule a Mammogram

Signs & Symptoms

These could be signs of breast cancer. If you feel or notice any of these things, talk to your doctor as soon as possible:

A lump or thickening in or near the breast or armpit

Dimples or puckering of the breast skin or armpit

a drawing of a breast with the nipple turned

A nipple turned inward toward the breast

A drawing of a breast with fluid coming from the nipple.

Fluid from the nipple that is not breast milk, especially if it is bloody

Scaly, red, or swollen skin on the nipple, areola (the dark area of the skin around the nipple), or breast

Drawing of a breast that is larger than the other

Change in size or shape of the breast

How to Prevent Breast Cancer

Know your body. Signs of breast cancer are different for everyone. It is important to know how your breasts normally look and feel.

Get screened regularly. Ask your doctor which screening test is right for you.

Avoid tobacco. Avoid all forms of tobacco, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping, and chewing tobacco.

Be physically active. Exercise for at least 30 minutes each day.

Eat healthy food. Diets high in fruits and vegetables and low in fats, red meat, and processed meats can help prevent cancer.

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Limit alcohol consumption. Drinking even small amounts of alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer.

Know your family history. Talk with your doctor about your own health history and your family’s health history.

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Limit hormone therapies. Hormonal replacement therapy is used to help with menopause symptoms but can increase the risk of cancer. Talk to your doctor about your options before taking any pills, herbs, creams, or supplements.

Breast Cancer Screening & Prevention

Screening Recommendations

Get Screened

Signs & Symptoms

How to Prevent Breast Cancer

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