By 40, many women are vigilant about using seat belts; they should similarly prioritize annual mammograms, as their lives depend on early detection of breast cancer.
The updated 2023 guidelines suggest annual screenings starting at age 40, as breast cancer incidence significantly rises at this age and regularly checking can greatly improve outcomes.
Women who wait for symptoms before screening face late-stage cancer, which is tougher to treat, whereas early detection leads to a 99% cure rate if found at stage zero.
Innovations like 3D mammograms can identify small tumors undetectable by touch, maximizing the likelihood of finding breast cancer early and enhancing treatment effectiveness.
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