Their journeys are both uplifting and challenging and they leave a sense of alarm in the minds of viewers.
Should we be worried if a distant relative of ours had breast cancer?
How painful is a mammogram going to be?
These are some possible questions that could flood your mind if you’ve never had a mammogram before.
Luckily, the experts have some answers that can shed light on all your queries.
“Patients at average risk should get annual mammography starting at age 40,” she said.
The higher the risk, the earlier the screening and the more frequent it’s going to be.
You have an option between 2D and 3D mammograms, added Landry.
However, since 3D mammograms provide more detailed images, they decrease your chance of a false positive.
In addition, they modestly increase the detection of breast cancer," she shared with PureWow.
