How often should women get a mammogram?
How often should women get a mammogram?A screening mammogram is an x-ray of the breast used to detect breast changes in women who have no signs or symptoms of breast cancer. Two X-rays are taken of each breast. It is possible for a mammogram to detect tumors that cannot be felt, calcifications that can indicate breast cancer.Answer: Mammograms should be part of every woman’s preventaitve healthcare. No if’s, and’s, or but’s about it. However many women don’t know at what to get a mammogram or how often to get one. According ot the National Cancer Institute, women in their 40s and older should have mammograms every 1 to 2 years. Women with an elevated risk of breast cancer need to talk to thier doctor about how often and when to get a mammogram. Increased risk can be because of personal and family history of breast cancer, genetic mutations, and other factors.
