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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.
The goal of breast cancer screening is to detect cancer at the earliest possible stage, when it is most treatable. Watch this video to learn the three types of breast screening—a breast self-exam, a clinical exam by your doctor, and a mammogram.
Learn about home screening tests used to check for colorectal cancer. You will be introduced to the two types of fecal occult blood tests; the guaiac fecal occult blood test and the fecal immunochemical test, as well as a stool DNA test.
