Breast Cancer Awareness: Importance of Mammograms

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, also called Pink October, is a time to learn about breast health.

It encourages women to get mammograms, which are X-rays of the breasts.

These help find cancer early, when it's easier to treat.

Mammograms can save lives by detecting cancer.

When getting a mammogram, you'll go to an imaging center, and a technician will take pictures of your breasts.

The results will tell you if you need further tests.

Mammograms have risks, like false positives, but the benefits of early detection usually outweigh the risks.

Talk to your doctor to understand your personal risk and make informed decisions about screening.