Espa?ol
PDFs by language
Our 24/7 cancer helpline provides information and answers for people dealing with cancer. We can connect you with trained cancer information specialists who will answer questions about a cancer diagnosis and provide guidance and a compassionate ear.?
Live Chat available weekdays, 7:00 am - 6:30 pm CT
Call us at 1-800-227-2345
Available any time of day or night
Our highly trained specialists are available 24/7 via phone and on weekdays can assist through online chat.?We connect patients, caregivers, and family members with essential services and resources at every step of their cancer journey. Ask us how you can get involved and support the fight against cancer. Some of the topics we can assist with include:
For medical questions, we encourage you to review our information with your doctor.
A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast that looks for changes that may be signs of breast cancer.?Getting regular screening with a mammogram is the most reliable way to find breast cancer early.?Breast cancer that's found early, when it's small and has not spread, is easier to treat successfully.??
Women between 40 and 44?should?have the option to start screening with a mammogram every year.?Women 45 to 54?should get mammograms every year.?Women 55 and older?can switch to a mammogram every other year, or they can choose to continue yearly mammograms.?
Mammograms (breast x-rays) are the best tests we have to find breast cancer early, when it may be easier to treat. Talk with your health care provider about when you should get a mammogram.