29/10/2025
THIS IS A REMINDER TO HAVE YOUR ANNUAL MAMMOGRAM!
Why do I need a mammogram?
Mammograms can often show a breast lump before it can be felt. They also can show tiny clusters of calcium called micro-calcifications. Lumps or specks can be caused by cancer, fatty cells, or other conditions like cysts. Further tests are needed to find out if abnormal cells are present.
What age do I need to start having mammograms?
Women 40 and older should have mammograms every year. Women under 40 who have risk factors for breast cancer, such as a significant family history of breast cancer or a genetic mutation, should ask their healthcare provider whether mammograms are advisable and how often to have them.
Even women who have no symptoms and no known risks for breast cancer should have regularly scheduled mammograms to help detect potential breast cancer at the earliest possible time.
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