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Breast Examination by a Health Professional. Women ages 20 - 49 should have a physical examination by a health professional every 1 - 2 years. Those over age 50 should be examined annually.
Self-Examinations. Women have been encouraged to perform a self-examination each month, but some studies have reported no difference in mortality rates between women who do self-examination and those who do not. This does not mean women should stop attempting self-examinations, but they should not...
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From Our Experts
Seeing Below the Surface: My Annual Mammogram
My husband looked concerned about the voice mail message from the mammography center on Wednesday. "Don't worry," I told him. "They... Read more »
Digital Tomosynthesis: Another Possible Mammogram Replacement for...
The Big Squeeze. Cartoons have been drawn about it, jokes made about it, pain-preventive measures sympathetically prescribed… But... Read more »
MRI Update: Another Step Towards Replacing the Mammogram?
Early last spring, the American Cancer Society issued new guidelines calling for women in certain breast cancer risk groups to be screened... Read more »
"No Breast Left Behind" Campaign Raises Awareness for Mammograms
On Friday, October 17th, National Mammography Day, Cancer Vixen partnered with New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, the American... Read more »
Swedish Study Finds Mammograms Save Lives
Does your head ever swim trying to keep up with all the new studies on health issues? Based on a review of scientific studies, in... Read more »
From Our Sources
Digital Mammogram: Who should get this type of mammogram for e...
I’m not yet 40—the magical age for women to begin receiving mammograms—but I’ve had breast cancer. That makes me a perfect candidate for... Read more »
Mammograms: Screening and Diagnostic
Mammograms can be used for both screening and diagnostic purposes. Screening is recommended for all women, beginning at age 40, and allows... Read more »
Where to Get a Mammogram
Source: Breastcancer.org
In the United States, you should have mammography only at a facility accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) — quality is critical.... Read more »
Mammograms
Source: Breastcancer.org
Watch Dr. Marisa Weiss's special message about the importance of annual mammograms. Dr. Weiss and Geralyn Lucas — author, breast cancer survivor,... Read more »
What Mammograms Show
Source: Breastcancer.org
typical mammogramLarger Version Most screening mammograms include two views of each breast taken from different angles. Diagnostic mammograms... Read more »
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