Approximately one woman every three minutes was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.
Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in women.
If breast cancer is detected early, it can be cured. At age 40 you should have a baseline mammogram and begin annual physician breast examinations. Over the age of 50 have mammograms annually along with your physician breast examination. If you think of a mammogram as taking an x-ray of the breasts you will have a good understanding of the study. Mammography is safe, painless, and quick.