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Early detection saves lives!

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Why get screened?

Screening mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when treatment may work better.

 

Who should get screened?

If you’re 45 to 74 years of age, start making mamograms part of your regular health routine.

The risk (chance) of breast cancer increases as you get older.

Follow these guidelines to know when to get screened:

  • Women younger than 40: The risk of breast cancer at this age is low. Generally, screening mammograms aren’t needed before the age of 40. Talk to your healthcare provider if you’re concerned about having an increased risk of breast cancer.

  • Women 40 to 44: It’s less clear that the benefits of mammograms outweigh the risks for women in this age group. Talk to your healthcare provider about your breast cancer risk and your need for mammograms.

  • Women 45 to 74: Breast cancer screening is proven to have the most benefit within this age range. Have a mammogram every 2 years or as decided by you and your healthcare provider.

  • Women 75 and older: The benefits of continuing to screen once you turn 75 depend on your personal health (how healthy you are overall). Talk to your healthcare provider about whether or not continuing to screen is right for you. If you choose to continue screening, the Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program in Alberta Health Services will no longer send you reminder letters to screen once you turn 75.

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A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast performed by a female technologist. Mammograms provide an overall look of both breasts and determine your breast density. Mammograms can find an abnormality in the breast that is too small to be felt by you or your doctor. They are performed for routine screening, or if you have a concern in your breast. Special views can be obtained as required by our breast imaging specialists.

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Mammography uses a low-dose X-ray to examine breast tissue, and plays an important role in the early detection of breast cancer. Screening mammography can show changes in the breast before a patient or physician can feel a lump. Diagnostic mammography refers to special views that may be performed if you feel a lump or if there are any new findings on your screening mammogram.

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