First time mammogram?
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Your first screening mammogram – which is recommended at age 40 for women of average risk of developing breast cancer – is so important because it provides a baseline understanding of your breast density. People with dense breast tissue can have an increased risk of breast cancer. Learn more from our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Chirag Parghi.