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Previously, women were encouraged to develop a personalized breast cancer screening program starting in their 40s. For some women, that meant no mammogram until age 50. �ճ󲹳�’s all changed.����

The now encourages all women to screen every two years, starting at age 40. Though a move in the right direction, it may not be enough to protect you.��

“The recommended screening interval of two years is too long,” says Katerina Dodelzon, M.D., breast imaging radiologist, associate professor of clinical radiology at 91�鶹��Ʒ Medical College and assistant attending radiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/91�鶹��Ʒ Medical Center, in a . “More frequent screening is important, particularly for younger women and minority women, who tend to get more aggressive breast cancers, have dense breasts and are more likely to die from breast cancer.”��

Why Mammography Matters��

Like many cancers, breast cancer ��DZ����’t always cause symptoms in its early stages. Without symptoms, the cancer can grow and spread to other areas of the body. Once symptoms arise, you may have advanced cancer, which can be more difficult to treat.��

Mammography helps detect breast cancer before any noticeable symptoms appear, opening the door to more treatment options that are less invasive.����

If your screening mammogram has abnormal results, your provider prescribes follow-up tests. You may undergo a diagnostic mammogram, breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), breast ultrasound or other breast imaging exams.����