I had my first mammogram at age 40. After dreading it for years, I discovered it wasn't as bad as I thought.

When my doctor suggested I get a mammogram at 40, I was filled with anxiety. It wasn't painful at all and gave me peace of ...
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What to expect at your first mammogram appointment

A mammogram uses low dose X-rays to create images of breast tissue. It detects lumps that are too small to feel by hand. Medical experts recommend that women at average risk for breast cancer get a ...
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Study: Skipping Your 1st Mammogram Increases Risk of Dying From Breast Cancer by a Shocking Amount

Breast cancer accounts for about 30% of all cancers diagnosed in females, and is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, according to the American Cancer Society. One of the key ways to ...
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Study: Skipping Your 1st Mammogram Increases Risk of Dying From Breast Cancer by a Shocking Amount

A new study links skipping first and subsequent mammograms to a higher chance of dying from breast cancer. It highlights the importance of getting mammograms at the recommended times. It also ...