Pop quiz: When should you get your first mammogram to screen for breast cancer? These days, many medical experts agree that age 40 is the rule of thumb — but their patients don't necessarily know that ...

WASHINGTON — Deciding when to get routine mammograms is confusing. Some health groups recommend women begin at age 40 or 45 while another recently opted for age 50. They also differ on whether yearly ...

A mammogram is an important step in taking care of yourself and your breasts. If it’s your first time getting one, knowing what to expect may help the process go more smoothly. According to ...

The American College of Physicians (ACP) released a new guidance statement in the Annals of Internal Medicine in April 2026, reigniting debate over breast cancer screening age and frequency. A ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 26: Dr. Olena Weaver, an Associate ...

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — October 17 marks National Mammography Day, a crucial reminder during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Stephen Routon, breast imaging radiologist at CARTI Cancer Center, ...

EXPAND THIS PROGRAM. IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, WE OFTEN HEAR ABOUT CHANGES TO THE AGE YOU SHOULD START GETTING YOUR MAMMOGRAMS. BUT IS THERE EVER A TIME IN YOUR LIFE TO STOP GETTING THEM? MERCY ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The age when women should start to get mammograms often changes, but is there ever a time in your life to stop getting them? Mercy ...

Carol Turansky, 79, says she only discovered she had breast cancer after asking her GP for a scan.

St. Luke’s mobile mammogram unit is expanding access to breast cancer screenings across the Magic Valley, targeting women in ...