Alberta woman ages 45 to 74 are advised to have a screening mammogram every two years or as determined with your family doctor. Screening is the best way to find breast cancer early which can save lives.
Last week, @Alberta Health Services (AHS) lowered the recommended age for biennial breast cancer screening for average-risk women from 50 to 45.
Read the AHS announcement: https://bit.ly/3DbrmwX
Globally, #BreastCancer now represents one in four of all cancers in women. Since 2008, worldwide breast cancer incidence has increased by more than 20%.
Talk to your doctor about the best care plan for you.
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