One out of every 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer.
Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer death among women worldwide.
We are making progress, though! Breast cancer death rates have declined 44% since 1989 due to improvements in early detection and treatments.
Both the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the US Preventive Services Task Force recommend women of average risk begin screening at age 40 and continue screening as long as they are in good health and have a life expectancy of greater than 10 years.
Women who have a personal history of breast or ovarian cancer, certain genetic mutations such as BRCA1 or BRCA2, or a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer are at higher risk. Screening earlier than age 40 and additional screening with sonograms or breast MRI scans may be recommended for these women in addition to yearly mammograms. When caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year relative survival rate of breast cancer is 99%.
If you haven’t had your mammogram schedule it today!
