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Mammograms may show an abnormal result when it turns out there wasn't any cancer called a false-positive. This means you may need more tests—such as another mammogram, a breast ultrasound, or a biopsy —to make sure you don't have cancer.
These tests can be harmful and cause a lot of worry. Mammograms may find cancers that would never have caused a problem if they had not been found through screening called overdiagnosis.
But a mammogram can't tell whether the cancer is harmless. So you may get cancer treatment that you don't need. Out of 1, women who are diagnosed with breast cancer during screening mammograms, experts estimate that about of them may get treatment they don't need. Some evidence is better than other evidence. Evidence comes from studies that look at how well treatments and tests work and how safe they are. For many reasons, some studies are more reliable than others.
The better the evidence is—the higher its quality—the more we can trust it. The information shown here is based on the best available evidence.
Another thing to understand is that the evidence can't predict what's going to happen in your case. When evidence tells us that 2 out of people who have a certain test or treatment may have a certain result and that 98 out of may not, there's no way to know if you will be one of the 2 or one of the For women who are at average risk for breast cancer , there are no easy answers for when to start having mammograms.
Recommendations for when to start having mammograms vary from province to province. Talk to your doctor about what is right for you. For women who are at average risk for breast cancer, the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommends the following guidelines. Most experts agree that all women should be informed about the risks and benefits of mammograms and offered screening by age When to stop having mammograms is another decision.
You and your doctor will decide on the right age to stop screening based on your personal preferences and overall heath. These stories are based on information gathered from health professionals and consumers.
They may be helpful as you make important health decisions. No one in my family has ever had breast cancer. So I'm not at high risk for getting it. I talked with my doctor about this, and I read all of the information I could.
My doctor says it's my decision, but she is here to answer any questions and talk it over. I'm worried about false positives. I have a friend who has had two biopsies, and many sleepless nights, and it turned out to be nothing. I'm having a tough time deciding. I think for me the best decision is no decision. I'll keep reading and thinking about it. I'm okay with this.
I'm not really worried about getting breast cancer, so I've decided to wait until I'm 50 to start having mammograms. I just turned 40, and I've always been healthy and active. Plus, I don't have any extra risk factors. In the meantime, I'm going to mention any changes I notice in my breasts to my doctor. My friend was diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer after finding a lump in her breast when she was She didn't have any risk factors for the disease, so she hadn't had any mammograms before then.
I can't help but think that maybe if she'd had a mammogram a year or two before, the cancer may have been found earlier. I'm not at high risk for breast cancer either, but I'm going to keep having my yearly mammogram just to be sure nothing is wrong. I travel a lot for my job, and my days are often crammed with back-to-back meetings, so trying to schedule a mammogram is a challenge.
But I've managed to do it, and all my mammograms have been normal. Now some doctors are saying that it's okay for women to wait and start having mammograms at I think that's reasonable, and I don't feel like I would be putting myself at much greater risk for missing a cancer by waiting until I'm 50 to get my next one. Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts.
Think about what matters most to you in this decision, and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to start mammograms at age 40 or anytime in your 40s. I think starting mammograms earlier is worth the increased risk of having a false-positive test result if it could find cancer early. I think the chance of having a false-positive test result is more likely than the test finding a real problem if I start having mammograms earlier.
I'm not afraid to have a biopsy or other tests if my doctor sees a problem on the mammogram. I'm not afraid of being exposed to small doses of radiation each time I have a mammogram. Now that you've thought about the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this decision. Show which way you are leaning right now. How sure do you feel right now about your decision?
Use the following space to list questions, concerns, and next steps. Here's a record of your answers. You can use it to talk with your doctor or loved ones about your decision. I'm not too worried that I might get breast cancer at an earlier age. I don't want to have a biopsy or other tests that I may not need. I don't want to be exposed to any more radiation than is necessary.
If your mammogram shows an abnormal result, does that mean you have breast cancer? Are you clear about which benefits and side effects matter most to you? Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Author: Healthwise Staff. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information.
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Get the facts. Your options Start having screening mammograms at age 40 or anytime in your 40s. Start having screening mammograms at age Mammograms can also miss some cancers. See your GP straight away. You can watch a video about women with learning disabilities who are going to have breast screening. The video was produced by Avon Breast Screening. It is about 11 minutes long. Symptoms of breast cancer include a lump or thickening in the breast.
Find out more about this and other possible symptoms and when you should see your GP. If you have symptoms that could be breast cancer, your GP usually refers you to a breast clinic for tests. Find out about these tests. Get information about the number and TNM staging systems and the grades and types of breast cancer. Find out about breast cancer treatments, where and how you have them, and how to cope with possible side effects. Breast cancer is cancer that starts in the breast tissue.
Find out about who gets breast cancer and where it starts. Find out about breast cancer, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, survival, and how to cope with the effects on your life and relationships.
About Cancer generously supported by Dangoor Education since Questions about cancer? Call freephone 9 to 5 Monday to Friday or email us. Skip to main content. Screening aims to find breast cancers early, when they have the best chance of being cured. To have screening you have an x-ray of your breast called a mammogram. Breast screening is for women between the ages of 50 and 70, it is also for some trans or non-binary people.
You should get a letter with your results within 2 weeks. This will tell you what you need to do next. There are benefits and risks. Breast cancer screening is still going ahead in the UK. You might have to wait longer for your screening test or a follow-up appointment.
There might also be changes to what happens at your appointment to keep you safe. This includes the staff following strict guidance on infection control to protect you and themselves. Go to information about screening for trans and non-binary people.
Read about mammograms and see our video. Find out about tests to diagnose breast conditions. Find out about symptoms of breast cancer. Read about DCIS. Find out more about the breast screening review in Find our more about breast implants and breast screening. Read about having family members with breast cancer. Find out more information about breast screening. Read about finding breast cancers early.
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