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I am 41 years old. i have no history of family breast cancer. at what age should i get a mammogram? thank you!
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Between 45 & 50: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force mammogram guidelines recommend women begin screening at age 50 and the American Cancer Society recommends women begin screening at age 45.
Answered 1/18/2019
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