Mammograms for women who turn 40 became a priority again this week after the U.S. Preventive Task Force (USPSTF) updated their guidelines recommending all women start getting screened for breast cancer at the age of 40 and continue every other year until age 74.
Sisters of women with high breast cancer risk share similar risk factors, including high polygenic scores, benign breast disease history, and denser breast tissue.
Mammograms are the best tool to detect breast cancer early, when it's easier to treat, but if you have dense breasts, a mammogram may not be enough.Dense breast
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the director of Mission Hospital’s imaging center shared critical information about new technology and guidelines.