With a family history of breast cancer, when’s the best time for me to get my first mammogram?

elizabethNYC83 asked:


2 years ago both my mother and aunt (her sister) got diagnosed with breast cancer. My mother was 55 at the time and my aunt was 59. The only other case of breast cancer in my family was my great-grandmother who died of it at the age of 44. So it’s obvious that there might be a stronger likelihood of my chances of the disease as well. After seeing what my mother and aunt had to go through, I’ve become wholly aware of this cancer and am not sure when’s the best time to start being proactive with my breast health.

I’m 25 years old and don’t know when’s the best time for me to get my first mammogram. I’ve heard that 40 is the typical age, but should I be more towards getting one at 35? or even possibly 30?

Unfortunately, the highest rate of breast cancer in the US is located on Long Island, NY and sure enough, that’s where myself and my family are all from.

I’m scared to what my possibilities are for getting breast cancer and don’t exactly know what’s the best method of early detection and prevention.

Any advice would be so helpful. Thank you.

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