How old should a female when they should start getting mamograms to check for breastcancer?
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Usually they start screening you every couple years after you turn 40, unless there's a family history of breast cancer, then they'll start younger.
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Most medical facilities for women begin yearly mammograms at age 40. If you are categorized as a high risk they may begin at 30 or 35. However if you feel any abnormality or lump, get a breast examine by a medical professional asap. Tell your doctor of any immediate family members who have encountered any form of breast cancer... mom, grandmother, sister. The doctor will decide from your family history when you should begin the xrays.
most dr's usually suggest 40 some mid 30's, unless there is a heavy family history than they may start having you do it as early as your 20's. also if it runs in your family they can now test to see if you carry the gene for it.
Your first " base line mamo should be at age 30,then again at 40 and every year after that.
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