Starting at 40 years old, women should have the option to begin annual mammography, or breast cancer screening
Women ages 45 to 54 should get their mammogram every year
Women ages 55 and older have the option to switch to a mammogram every other year
Screenings should continue as long as you're in good health and have at least 10 years of life expectancy
Women at high risk or are unsure of their risk should talk to their doctor about when screening should begin for them
Guidelines
Test or procedure
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the second most frequent type of cancer behind skin cancer. Most women are at an average risk of developing breast cancer, meaning a lifetime risk of less than 15%.
A mammogram is an x-ray image of the breasts and is the most common screening procedure
More advanced imaging (like an MRI) may be recommended for women at higher risk
