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Is an initial mammogram (baseline) a good idea for a 35 yr old woman?
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Maybe: That is the current recommendation, but some opt to postpone their baseline until age 40 if there is no family history of breast cancer and they are at low risk. That is ok too.
Answered 5/9/2014
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Yes: Many women have a baseline at age 35. If that is negative the recommendation is to start yearly screening at age 40. It is especially a good idea if there is a strong family history of breast cancer.
Answered 2/19/2015
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It depends.: If you have risk factors, it may be appropriate. If not, you can probably wait until you are 40.
Answered 11/27/2017
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