A new survey suggests many women are confused about when to begin getting mammograms. The survey found that 44% of women believe screening should start at age 50. This runs counter to recommendations ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jan. 17—It's always a good idea to get a mammogram, even if you have no significant history of breast cancer. That's because most ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s recommended for every woman to get a mammogram every year starting at age 40, but many women put it off. Doctors say early detection is the key to fighting breast cancer.

Deciding when to get routine mammograms is confusing. Some health groups recommend women begin at age 40 or 45 while another recently opted for age 50. They also differ on whether yearly or every ...

A mammogram is an important step in taking care of yourself and your breasts. If it’s your first time getting one, knowing what to expect may help the process go more smoothly. According to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 26: Dr. Olena Weaver, an Associate ...

EXPAND THIS PROGRAM. IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, WE OFTEN HEAR ABOUT CHANGES TO THE AGE YOU SHOULD START GETTING YOUR MAMMOGRAMS. BUT IS THERE EVER A TIME IN YOUR LIFE TO STOP GETTING THEM? MERCY ...

A man whose wife died of breast cancer is encouraging women over 70 to request regular mammograms. Tony Foster, from Church ...

FILE - A radiologist uses a magnifying glass to examine mammograms for breast cancer in Los Angeles, May 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File) (Damian ...