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A Closer Look at Mammograms
A Closer Look at MammogramsNow, a Health minute.A mammogram is an important screening tool used to look for early signs of breast cancer.A mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breast.You should get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40 and keep getting screened through age 74.On the day of your mammogram, don’t wear deodorant, perfume, or powder. These products can show up aswhite spots on the X-ray.For more information on mammograms, go to cdc.gov.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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Watch this video to learn when you should start getting screened for regular mammograms for early detection of breast cancer.
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