Wondering when to get your first mammogram? The 2026 ACP guidelines put the decision squarely in your hands. Here's what to know.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Stacey Antonini is a busy wife and mother who works as an executive producer at WTNH News 8. She takes her health and annual medical exams seriously. When Stacey turned 40, ...

Women who skip their first mammogram are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer over 25 years than those who attend. The study, based on nearly 433,000 Swedish women, found that skipping the first ...

When my doctor suggested I get a mammogram at 40, I was filled with anxiety. It wasn't painful at all and gave me peace of ...

Women who miss their first screening appointment for breast cancer could have a 40% higher long-term risk of dying from the disease, according to a new study. The research, published in September in ...

Breast cancer accounts for about 30% of all cancers diagnosed in females, and is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, according to the American Cancer Society. One of the key ways to ...

A mammogram is an important step in taking care of yourself and your breasts. If it’s your first time getting one, knowing what to expect may help the process go more smoothly. According to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Women who miss their first screening appointment for breast cancer could have a 40% higher long-term risk of dying from the ...

(CNN) — Women who miss their first screening appointment for breast cancer could have a 40% higher long-term risk of dying from the disease, according to a new study. I wanted to understand more about ...

Editor’s Note: The publisher of the study referenced in this story has flagged the report with “expressions of concern.” This story may be updated when the journal posts further information. Women who ...