Breast Cancer Screening

Because they allow for early detection, mammograms are a powerful tool in the fight against breast cancer. Screening mammograms are taken when there are no symptoms. They are considered routine procedures and are often fully covered by insurance.

Screening mammograms are simple, quick, and noninvasive tests. The procedure uses low-dose digital imaging to safely create images of the breast tissue. A radiologist reads the images to determine whether cancer is present. Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute Mammography follows the American College of Radiology (ACR) Mammography Screening Guidelines and recommends annual screening at age 40 and above.

• Women aged 40 to 44: Optional mammogram annually.
• Women aged 45 to 54: Mammogram every year.
• Women aged 55 and older: Mammogram every 1-2 years, depending on individual preference or health history.
• High-Risk Individuals: Women with a family history of breast cancer or genetic mutations (BRCA1/BRCA2) should consider earlier and more frequent screening, often starting at age 30.