New on the blog: Breast Cancer: Family History, Genetic Testing and When to Start Screening Early
October 30, 2026 · 0:11
New on the blog Family history and breast cancer When to start screening early
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Frequently Asked Questions
The current guideline for women at average risk is a mammogram every two years from age 40 through 74.
No. Women without a personal or family history of breast, ovarian, tubal or peritoneal cancer, or ancestry linked to BRCA changes, do not need routine genetic testing.
About 1 in 8 U.S. women will be diagnosed in her lifetime, and the American Cancer Society estimates more than 300,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer a year.
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