When should women get their first Mammogram?

I'm not a doctor and recommend you speak with your doctor about this, as it's different for every woman. However, there has been research done, and I've provided the report in the source, and the rule of thumb is typically the first mammogram should be taken at age 40. However, since you have breast cancer in your family, it's likely you can have a mammogram prior to your 40th birthday.

According to the source below (from the Radiological Society of North America) which I recommend you read carefully, you should see your doctor before the age of 40, and speak with your doctor about going back for a second mammogram. ----------------- Mammography plays a central part in early detection of breast cancers because it can show changes in the breast up to two years before a patient or physician can feel them. Current guidelines from the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the American Cancer Society (ACS), the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) recommend screening mammography every year for women, beginning at age 40.

Research has shown that annual mammograms lead to early detection of breast cancers, when they are most curable and breast-conservation therapies are available. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) adds that women who have had breast cancer and those who are at increased risk due to a genetic history of breast cancer should seek expert medical advice about whether they should begin screening before age 40 and about the frequency of screening.

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