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I dont have any family history of cancer, why should I be concerned?

April 26, 2017cancer concerned family history

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I dont have any family history of cancer, why should I be concerned?

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Surprisingly, 70 to 80% of all breast cancers occur in women without a family history of the disease, making it a necessity that ALL women be screened regularly. The American Cancer Society recommends annual mammography for ALL women beginning at age 40.