When should I get my first mammogram?

As you said the guidelines have changed, however, one thing hasn’t changed and that is that you have to be aware of the changes in your body. I hope you are doing a self breast examination each month and are aware of differences in your breast. As for the new guidelines by the US Preventive Service Task Force, yes it’s now being said that a woman can wait till her fifties to have a mammogram as oppose to her forties as originally dictated by the American Cancer Society.

However, it is always important to follow the advice of your doctor. If they believe you should start your annual mammogram in your forties then follow their advice and do so. Another thing to keep in mind is your family history.

If there is a history of Breast Cancer in your family genetics then you maybe advised to have a baseline mammogram done in your mid-thirties. The best advice I can give you is to consult your physician regarding when you should start having mammograms and to keep doing your own breast examinations.

I suppose every woman ought to keep an eye on her breast condition from time to time starting when she is only a teenager. You should self examine your breast frequently. If you discover some small hard lumps you should go see your doctor immediately.

Mammogram is done at a clinic using X-rays or ultrasound. It is a quick and easy procedure but it means a lot in a woman’s life. Mammogram is to be done once a year as minimum to prevent breast cancer or start treating it the sooner the better.

The sooner the treatment starts the better the results will be. It is never too late to start your self-examination and regular mammograms. Your health condition depends on your thoughtfulness and care about yourself.

Stay healthy!

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