As the face of cancer in the U.S. gets younger and younger, more women should know about — and take advantage of — their options for breast cancer screening, experts say. Rates of breast cancer among ...

Women who continued screening mammography into their 80s had earlier-stage, lower-risk breast cancers and better outcomes as compared with women who did not have a recent mammogram, a retrospective ...

The American College of Physicians (ACP) released a new guidance statement in the Annals of Internal Medicine in April 2026, reigniting debate over breast cancer screening age and frequency. A ...

How Often Do You Need a Mammogram After 40? According to the American Cancer Society, women between 40 and 44 have the option to start screening for breast cancer with a mammogram every year. How can ...

I’m ready to issue a mea culpa. It doesn’t happen often, but this time it’s well earned. Months ago, I attempted to make my first mammogram screening appointment. The expected wait time was three ...

In an effort to increase mammogram screening rates, along with awareness, we offer a program through Franciscan Health Lafayette Breast Center to reduce barriers to obtaining a preventive mammography ...