The ten year risk for breast cancer in a 40 year old woman is 1 in 69.

1 in 6 breast cancers occur in women aged 40-49.

40% of patient years of life saved by mammography are in women aged 40-49.

3/4 of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease and are not considered high risk.

Even for women 50+, skipping a mammogram every other year would miss up to 30% of cancers.

Mammography has helped reduce breast cancer mortality in the U.S. by nearly 1/3 since 1990.

New: Patient Breast Density Brochure & Audio Podcasts

Breast Density BrochuresWe now have a customizable breast density patient information brochure. The downloadable brochure is free of charge and is available in both high-resolution and low-resolution versions.

Get them in our For Physicians area.

Plus, listen to ACR breast imaging experts discuss mammography screening, breast density, breast cancer and more.

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Survivor Stories

Diagnosed at 46 with breast cancer, after having skipped her mammogram for a couple of years, Pam's treatment involved mastectomy, radiation, and chemotherapy. She wants women to get an annual mammogram, starting at age 40, to catch cancer early and avoid extensive treatment like hers.

Survivor Stories
Straight Talk

In our Straight Talk podcasts, leading breast cancer professionals explain why you need to start annual mammograms at age 40.

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    Survivor Stories

    Everyone remembers how they felt in those first days. Share your story and inspire women to get screened every year, starting at 40.

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    Life is busy. Sign up for a free annual email reminder from MSL to make your mammogram appointment.

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    Sharing is caring. Remind a friend to get her annual mammogram—you just might save her life!

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    Find a Center

    Ready to schedule your mammogram? Start by finding the nearest accredited mammography center.

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