IEHP member Ethel C., breast cancer survivor, shares why women 40 and over need to get up, get out and get your mammogram done! Watch, like and share this video with the women in your life.
Taking charge of your health starts with knowing what’s recommended.
New national guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now advise starting routine breast cancer screening at age 40. That means if you’re 40 or older, getting regular mammograms is one of the most important steps you can take to catch breast cancer early, when it’s most treatable.
A mammogram is a breast X‑ray and the best tool we have for finding breast cancer early, often before you notice any changes. Early detection is vital and can make a big difference in treatments and outcomes.
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States and the leading cause of cancer death among Hispanic women, even as death rates continue to decline due to earlier detection and better treatment.
If you’re at average risk, screening every two years is recommended. If you’re at higher risk, your doctor may suggest screening every year.
