Question 1

at what age can you get a mammogram?

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Usually 40 years old: Most guidelines indicate annual screening mammogram starting at the age of 40 for the general population. If you are in the higher risk categories (relatives with breast cancer, personal history of certain cancers, carrier of certain genes, etc), then the screening age differs and would be younger than 40.

Question 2

how often should you get a mammogram after age 40?

Accepted Answer

Yearly: Leading scientific groups including the american cancer society and the american college of radiology recommend yearly mammograms.

Question 3

at what age should you get your breasts checked for breastcancer with a mammogram?

Accepted Answer

See below: Usually one starts having yearly mammograms at age 50. If you have a family history of breast cancer then starting at age 40 may be appropriate. It may depend on your physical examination, as breast lumps at any age should be evaluated by your doctor, and have appropriate testing done as your doctor recommends.

Question 4

at what age do i need to get a mammogram?

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See online guideline: https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/special-coverage/american-cancer-society-breast-cancer-screening-guidelines.html

Question 5

what is the right age to get a mammogram?

Accepted Answer

Mammogram age?: If your family history has women with early breast cancer ( mother, grandmother, sister) age 35 is appropriate for a digital mammogram. If your family history is negative for breast cancer, age 40 would be appropriate. if you have dense heavy breasts, annual mammograms after 40 is suggested.

Question 6

at what age should i get my first mammogram?

Accepted Answer

Age 40: For most women without any increased risk, it is appropriate to start mammography at age 40 for routine screening.  But this may need to be done earlier if the patient has risk factors (family history, genetic predisposition, etc) or any clinical findings that necessitate work up.

Question 7

at age 24, how often should i get a mammogram?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Routine mammograms at your age are not necessary with very rare exceptions. If you have a breast mass, your doc might order a mammogram to look for other problems, but mammograms are not good for evaluation breast lumps. Read that again.  Unless you have a terrible family history doing a monthly self breast exam after your menstrual cycle is more than enough at your age.

Question 8

do you think i should wait until age 40 to get a mammogram?

Accepted Answer

Age 40: Is a commonly recommended age for the institution of annual mammograms. Your age is stated as 43 so it would seem now would be a good time to start.

Question 9

how do you no other than age & genes when to get a mammogram.

Accepted Answer

See MD: Talk to your doctor about your concerns, your symptoms  and your family history.  This information will determine when a mammogram is needed.

Question 10

is it more better to get a sonogram verses a mammogram in a woman under age 35 ?

Accepted Answer

"Apples and Oranges": A mammogram is a screening test--it looks for cancers that are otherwise silent & undetectable; however, they are of limited benefit in young women & have radiation exposure. An ultrasound is a poor screening test; it is best for determining if a mammographic or palpable abnormality should be biopsied.  Therefore, <35, we only advise mammography if one has a very young relative with breast ca.

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