Screening mammograms are recommended every year for women ages 30-74 if at least one of the following applies to them:
- They are a BRCA1 or BRCA2 carrier;
- They are an untested first degree relative of BRCA1 or BRCA 2 carrier;
- Have a very strong family history1 of breast cancer; or,
- Have had prior chest wall radiation.
Please speak with your doctor for more information and referral.
1(a) 2 cases of breast cancer in close female relatives (mother, sister, daughter, aunt, grandmother, or great-aunt) on the same side of the family, both diagnosed before age 50, or (b) 3 or more cases of breast cancer in close female relatives (mother, sister, daughter, aunt, grandmother, or great-aunt) on the same side of the family, with at least one diagnosed before age 50.