Mammogram: Impact increases with age

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Mama, Get a MammogramThe Answer is C. 40 years of age


Mammogram: Impact increases with age
-Lump may appear white b/c greater tissue density then surrounding fat
-Harder to read if the breast is mainly fibrous (white under mammogram)

*American Cancer Society recommends discussing BSE with all patients, CBE every 3 yrs (20-39) or yearly (>39), and yearly mammography >39*

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