Should I Get a Mammogram at 40 or 50?

From imw May 14, 2015

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There is a lot of confusion about when to get a mammogram. Some groups say 40, some 50. Others say you should get a baseline at 40. Is it necessary? It sounds like a good idea, to have a picture of what things looked like so at 50 a doctor can determine if anything has changed. But is it really a good idea? What are the downsides or things you need to watch out for if your physician suggests a baseline mammogram. Dr. Kirtly Jones talks about those issues and what you need to know to have that conversation with your physician.

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Date Recorded: May 14, 2015
Health Topics (The Scope Radio): Cancer Womens Health
Transcription: Announcer: Covering all aspects of women's health, this is the Seven Domains of Women's Health with Dr. Kirtly Jones, on The Scope.
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MetaDescription: There is a lot of confusion about when to get a mammogram. Some groups say 40 to get a good baseline, while others say you should start at age 50. A University of Utah Health expert explains the issues surrounding the mammogram confusion and how to have that conversation with your physician.
Appears In: Radio Seven Domains of Women's Health with Dr. Kirtly Jones Scope 2015 Scope Health Library

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