Early Detection Saves Lives

Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women — and it’s the most common cancer among American women, excluding skin cancer.

In fact, 1 in 8 women will develop this disease in their lifetime.

Early detection is the best protection! Talk to your provider about when you should get a mammogram. Women who are at a higher risk for this disease may need a mammogram before age 40. Ask your provider if a referral is right for you if:

• Someone in your family had breast cancer, especially at an early age.
• You had radiation in the past to your chest.
• You have an Ashkenazi Jewish heritage.

A screening mammogram can take less than 20 minutes and provide vital results.