"Regular mammograms" refers to a routine medical test that involves taking X-ray images of a woman's breasts to screen for any potential signs of breast cancer. Full definition
Having a clear grasp of the risks and benefits is especially critical for BRCA - negative women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (also known as stage 0 cancer), precancerous abnormal cells in the milk ducts — 31 percent of whom are choosing CPM, per a recent study, even though low - risk DCIS can often be safely treated by doing nothing but getting regular mammograms to make sure the condition hasn't progressed, says Dr. Hwang. (health.com)
«All women should have regular mammograms when they reach 50 years of age, and should continue to do soon on a regular basis for the rest of their lives. (www2.erie.gov)
In the meantime, your best course of action is to follow a screening regimen that includes regular mammograms, clinical breast exams, and breast self - exams. (health.com)