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Now, a Health minute.A mammogram is an important screening tool used to look for early signs of breast cancer.A mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breast.The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that you get screened for breast cancerevery other year starting at age 40 and keep getting screened through age 74. But you and your doctor candecide what's right for you.On the day of your mammogram, don’t wear deodorant, perfume, or powder. These products can show up aswhite spots on the X-ray.For more information on mammograms, go to cdc.gov.© 2025 WebMD Ignite
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Watch this video to learn what a mammogram is, the two types of mammograms, and when you should start screening for regular mammograms.
Watch this video to learn when you should start getting screened for regular mammograms for early detection of breast cancer.
Watch this video to learn how learning to adjust helped David cope with the side effects of cancer treatment.
After watching this video, the viewer will understand the physical and emotional toll cancer treatment can bring and hear some ways to deal with these effects.
