Is 17 too young to get a mammogram done?

Yes: Unless there is a obvious mass in the breast, mammography is not done. If a 17 year old has a mass, then evaluation and possible biopsy would be a better choice.

Way too young: In the abscence of other risk factors a baseline mammogram can be done between 35-40 and yearly mammogram after 40 years of age. An ultrasound study can be done at 17 safely if neede.

Yes: If you have a lump or other symptom, you should see your doctor for evaluation. Breast cancer is rare in your age group. If imaging is needed, mammography would not be the study of choice, it would be ultrasound. Otherwise, for the average risk woman, screening mammo should begin at 40.