A mammogram can detect breast cancer years before a lump can be felt.
- From age 40 — most guidelines recommend every 1–2 years.
- Earlier — for women with a strong family history.
- Takes 10–20 minutes — each breast is briefly compressed for the X-ray.
A low-dose X-ray of the breast used to screen for breast cancer, especially in women aged 40 and above.
A mammogram can detect breast cancer years before a lump can be felt.