Myth: It's OK to Postpone My Mammogram

Myth: It's ok to postpone my annual mammogram.

Fact: Every year matters. Early detection through annual screening is the closest thing we have to a cure for breast cancer.

Many women think an annual mammogram can be delayed without having any negative impact. Here's what we know: Women who have postponed or even skipped their annual screening could be living with undiagnosed breast cancer that would have otherwise been detected through an annual mammogram. Learn more breast health facts.