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Does a Mammogram Take the Place of a Manual Breast Examination?

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Does a Mammogram Take the Place of a Manual Breast Examination?

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No. The best chance a woman has for early detection of breast cancer is to combine periodic mammograms with manual breast examination by an experienced doctor. The manual exam and the mammogram complement one another to offer most comprehensive defense against breast cancer. A woman should also continue her monthly self-examination.