Mammography Centers, Information on Breast Exams, Mammogram Facts, and Breast Cancer.

Mammography is a low-dose x-ray study of the breasts. Mammography detects approximately 2-3 times as many "early" breast cancers as physical examination, and is considered the "gold standard" in breast cancer detection.

The Concern
• One of eight women in the US will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.
• Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women after lung cancer.

The Good News
• By protecting your own health, YOU can help to change these statistics.
• The majority of breast lumps are discovered by women themselves.
• Three out of four breast lumps are benign (non-cancerous).
• The earlier that breast cancer is detected, the better the outcome.
• Low-dose mammography has added an important tool in aiding the early detection of breast cancer.
• A regularly scheduled mammogram can significantly increase the survival rate of women with breast cancer.
• Early detection of breast cancer often leads to less disfiguring surgery and less follow-up chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
• EARLY DETECTION of breast cancer is increased dramatically by a regular schedule of BREAST SELF-EXAMS, MAMMOGRAMS, and CLINICAL BREAST EXAMS.

Guidelines for a routine Screening Mammogram include:
• Base-line mammogram recommended at age 35-40.
• Annual Mammogram recommended beginning at age 40.