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.