What is a mammogram and when do you need to get checked? Is there a certain again?
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A mammogram is a test to check for abnormalities or cancer in the breasts. It is performed at a radiology lab (referal by your dr.) & the test consists of using a machine that quite literally squishes & x-rays the breasts. It's suggested that every woman get one starting at 40 years old or slightly earlier if there is a high occurance of cancer in the family or if menopause has begun early. (It did for my mom, she was in her late 30s.)
At 24 you do not need to get a mammogram unless it's absolutely necessary in which case they'd have to do it via ultrasound or similar (reason explained below). I'm the same age & have already checked into it cause there is a HIGH occurance of all female cancers in my family.especially breast cancer. I've had a cervical cancer scare myself (when I was 22) & quite a few female relatives who have had breast cancer have had it bad enough that they needed to get mastectomies done =o( I asked my doctor about it due to my family history & she said that at this point it's unnecesary because at this age the breast tissue is entirely too dense for them to be able to get checked. If any of my relatives had gotten their cancer pre-menopausal (which they did NOT - it was all post) then I could've gone to a geneticist & gotten a test to see if I was genetically predispositioned for it. For now just go to your ob/gyn regularly (at least once a year), make sure to get a PAP (this is another crucially needed test for women) & even though they do a breast examination by hand there, it is highly suggested to also perform one on yourself at home at least once monthly. If you do not know how, the doctor can show you & give you brochures that include pictures on showing you how. It only takes a few minutes to do it & can easily be done while in the shower for example.
Mammograms are done at radiology clinics. They are a type of x-ray that screens the breasts for cancer. Ask your Dr. to refer you to a clinic. You should do self exams for lumps also.
A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breasts. It is used to find tumors and cysts, and to help tell the difference between noncancerous (benign) and cancerous (malignant) disease.
WHEN SHOULD YOU HAVE A MAMMOGRAM?
A mammogram every year between the ages of 40 and 64.
After the age of 64, a mammogram every 2 years.
A lot of times if breast cancer runs in the family then you will start them 5 years earlier
Hope this helps.
A mammogram is basically an xray of the breasts.
You usually get your first mammo at 40, but some women should get it done sooner if their mother or close female relative had breast cancer or other malignancy. I had my first mammo at 36 because my mom had a lump in her breast when I was two years old.
If your mom or other close female relative had breast cancer or other malignancy, you should get a mammo now.
A Gyn usually refers you for a mammogram. Mine always does.
A mammogram is an x-ray of the breasts to ensure that you don't have any cancer. You need to get checked every year probably between the ages of 40 or 45-60 years; especially if you have a family history of breast cancer. Hope this helps!
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