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When should women start getting mamagrams?
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Age 40: In general, women without other risk factors for breast cancer should get their first mammogram at age 40.
Answered 4/4/2013
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40 unless...: According to the American Cancer Society, American College of Radiology, and others, annual screening mammography should begin at age 40. Screening may begin sooner if you are a BRCA carrier or are otherwise at high risk. If you have a lump or other symptom, see your doctor. Ultrasound, rather than mammography, would be the first imaging study of choice.
Answered 7/8/2014
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