Women in America have a one in eight chance of developing breast cancer over their lifetime. Early detection offers the best hope for catching a cancer early when chances for a cure are highest. That’s especially important for African American women who have a greater risk for some aggressive types of breast cancers and are more likely than white women to die from the disease. Breast cancer screening and early detection save lives. Schedule your annual mammogram beginning at age 40. Here are seven good reasons why you should keep mammogram screening on track.
