According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Scheduling regular screenings is the most reliable way to discover breast cancer early and create a treatment plan, even if you are not experiencing symptoms, shares Stacey Dutton, American Cancer Society Senior Development Manager:
“If you aren’t having any problems, there is no breast cancer in your family, please go ahead and get your mammogram. You want to have that benchmark. You want to have that clear and then the next year is clear and three years from now it’s clear. Setting that benchmark, having that conversation with your provider is very important.”
The American Cancer Society recommends that women ages 40 to 44 have the option to begin annual mammograms, women ages 45 to 54 should get a mammogram every year, and women ages 55 and older should discuss with their medical professional whether to continue annual screenings or switch to every other year.
