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When Should You Get a Mammogram?
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At what age should a woman with no family history of breast cancer start getting an annual screening mammogram?
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A woman with no family history of breast cancer should start getting an annual screening mammogram at age 40.
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How long does a mammogram take?
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A mammogram typically takes about 30 minutes. This usually also includes checking in with the front desk, changing and having a conversation about your breast cancer risk.
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If breast cancer is caught early, the five-year survival rate is almost ____ percent.
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The five-year survival rate for breast cancer is almost 99 percent when the cancer is caught early and is still in its localized stage, according to the American Cancer Society. Mammograms can help detect a tumor early, even before it can be felt during physical exam.
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_____ percent of screening mammograms are negative for cancer.
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85 to 90 percent of screening mammograms are negative for cancer. Most women who are called back for additional imaging do not have breast cancer.
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The most important risk factors for breast cancer are having breasts and getting older.
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True! The most important risk factors for breast cancer are having breasts and getting older. That’s why an annual screening mammogram is important — even if you only have average risk for breast cancer.
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