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Test This: Schedule Your First Mammogram

Over the past few years, debate has raged about whether to screen women for breast cancer at age 40 or 50. Some experts argue that a harmless spot found during a mammogram may prompt healthy 40-year-olds to undergo unneeded biopsies. Yet a study of more than one million women in Sweden found that testing at a younger age led to a 29 percent decrease in deaths. Early detection is

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Photo by: Thinkstock

Test This: Schedule Your First Mammogram

Over the past few years, debate has raged about whether to screen women for breast cancer at age 40 or 50. Some experts argue that a harmless spot found during a mammogram may prompt healthy 40-year-olds to undergo unneeded biopsies. Yet a study of more than one million women in Sweden found that testing at a younger age led to a 29 percent decrease in deaths. Early detection is critical if you have dense breasts or if your mother or sister has had breast cancer--factors that can significantly increase your risk of developing the disease.

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