Why Mammograms are Important

Breast screening helps catch cancer early when there are more treatment options and better outcomes.

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Mammograms save lives

​They help find cancer when it is small, allowing more treatment options and a better chance of recovery.​

It is estimated that 1 in 8 BC women will get breast cancer in their lifetime.

Mammograms are safe and effective
​Screening mammograms are considered the international gold standard for detecting breast cancer early.  Mammograms can usually find lumps 2 or 3 years before you or your primary care provider can feel them. Research has shown a greater than 25 per cent reduction in deaths from breast cancer among those who regularly screen.​

Your breast cancer risk increases with age
​‎While a family history of breast cancer is cause for a higher-than-average risk, the biggest risk factor for breast cancer is being a woman over 50 years of age. 80 per cent of breast cancer cases are diagnosed in women 50 years of age or older.​
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The powe​r of ​​screening​
Hear from people whose lives were positively impacted by breast screening.