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What Age Should You Get Your First Mammogram? Cleveland Clinic Gives Advice

Publication: WKYC Studios

The magic age of when to get your first mammogram depends on a lot of varying risk factors. Here's how to tell if you need to advocate for early screening.

CLEVELAND — As every doctor will tell you,health screenings can save lives. Just recently, our own Danielle Wiggins shared how self-exams and getting her mammogram as soon as she turned 40 detected breast cancer. She caught it early and has a positive prognosis after surgery, but some recommendations can be confusing.

As part of our "Do It For Danielle" campaign, we're clearing up some misconceptions.

“Research has continually shown that early detection is the best defense against breast cancer,” says Dr. Rachel Kaczynski, a breast surgical oncologist with the Cleveland Clinic.

Read the full story at WKYC Studios