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Mammography

Early Mammography Saves Lives

40 is the magic number. Don't wait until age 50 to get a mammogram. Call (432) 221-2300 to schedule your mammogram today!


Did You Know?

  • 20% of new breast cancer cases are diagnosed in women aged 40-49
  • Approximately 50,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer are diagnosed in women aged 40-49 each year
  • Cancers diagnosed in women aged 40-49 can be much more aggressive and life-threatening than cancers diagnosed in women aged 50+
  • An abnormality may be seen on a mammogram two years before you would feel a lump 

“I don’t have any family history, so I don’t need a mammogram.”
FALSE

  • More than 75% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history
  • Less than 10% of diagnosed women have a known genetic mutation
  • 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer sometime in their lifetime


This information provided by our experts at The Breast Center.

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