The conflicting advice is at least partly because guidelines for breast cancer screening are designed for women at average risk and with no possible cancer symptoms. But breast cancer is so common ...

Last week, we reviewed some early symptoms of breast cancer and how to conduct regular breast self-exams with intent. This week, we’ll focus on the gold standard for breast cancer screening – the ...

Mammogram guidelines just changed again in 2026. Here’s what every woman needs to know about the new screening ...

A federal task force says that women should start getting regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer at age 40, instead of waiting until 50, marking a shift in the influential panel’s guidelines.

What to look for in the mammogram report, next steps after your appointment, questions to ask your doctor and more.

Breast cancer screening advice is conflicted and confusing, but new research and technology should help women find the ideal ...

Maybe you’ve been putting off a mammogram because you're anxious about what it might find. But experts encourage women to reframe having a mammogram as empowering. “You can’t prevent breast cancer, ...

WASHINGTON -- Women are now advised to get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40 and until age 74, according to new recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force. The USPSTF, a ...

HARLEM, New York (WABC) -- A mobile mammogram van is helping people get screened for breast cancer across New York City. The van was at West 116 Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard Tuesday in ...