About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Every woman needs a Mammogram. Presently we don't know the cause of breast cancer, but early detection is a woman's best protection. Mammograms can help detect tumors up to 2 years before a woman or her physician can feel them. It can also detect precancerous changes in the breast.
Early detection allows for early treatment and a better chance of cure.
The American Cancer Society suggest that most women begin by age 40 and continue yearly for the rest of their lives. Instructions for Mammography Mammograms need to be scheduled. Prior to the examination, patients should wash and rinse the underarm and breast areas. Do not wear any perfumes, deodorant, or body talcs from the waist up. Patients must bring mammogram films taken elsewhere to the hospital on day of appointment.