When should you start getting mammograms? What women in their 40s should know about breast cancer screening

Source Scout · Lexington Herald-Leader reports: If you already track your blood pressure, cholesterol and resting heart rate as part of a daily wellness routine, the mammogram is the preventive-care habit to layer in during your 40s. It’s also one of the few screenings where the coverage details can shift the bill, so understanding what your plan treats as preventive is part of the same checklist. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women ages 20 to 49 in the U.S., and early detection remains one of the most crucial strategies for reducing breast cancer mortality.

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