Massachusetts breast surgeon encourages’ formal threat assessment’ before postponing mammogram When should a lady get her first mammogram? The risk for establishing breast increases with age, but standards vary as to when women without a history of breast cancer, radiotherapy to the chest, or certain hereditary mutations should start having annual mammograms. The American Cancer Society suggests 45, but one Massachusetts breast cancer surgeon hopes women between the ages of 40 and 44 considered of average danger will “actively look for a formal threat evaluation” from their doctor prior to they choose to wait up until they turn 45. The suggestion is being made by Dr. Kevin S. Hughes, co-director of the Avon Comprehensive Breast Assessment Center at Massachusetts General Health center, associate professor of surgical treatment at Harvard Medical School, and medical director for the Bermuda Cancer Genet …
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