Early detection saves lives.
Until a cure is discovered, mammograms offer the best protection from this terrible disease. Recognizing October 20th as National Mammography Day is an excellent way to underscore the importance of having the exam. This day, part of a Congressional resolution co-sponsored by Dodd, recognizes the risks involved in breast cancer and the benefits of early identification. On this day and throughout the month, radiologists provide discounted or free screening mammograms. Mammograms can reveal the presence of cancerous cells up to two years before they would be detected through breast self-exams or clinical examination.