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Mammogram - recommended age   

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Alternative names:

Age and mammograms

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Question:
At what age is routine mammograms recommended?

Answer:
The American Cancer Society recommends mammogram screening every year for all women age 40 and older. The National Cancer Institute recommends mammogram screening every 1-2 years for women age 40 and older.  For those with risk factors, including a close family member with the disease, annual mammograms should begin 10 years earlier than the age at which the relative was diagnosed. See mammography.

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