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Don’t Be Misled—Mammograms Are Still Important

What you can do: Continue to follow guidelines for breast cancer screening, and make lifestyle changes that lower your risk.

Mammograms: Necessary but not Infallible

What you can do: Increase the odds of an accurate screening by finding a facility that specializes in reading mammograms.

New Guidelines Recommend Fewer Mammograms

What you can do: Take the guidelines for what they are—guidelines—and make the decision that's right for you.

The New Mammogram Guidelines: What You Should Know

What you can do: Educate yourself about both sides of the controversy—there's time—and then consider your options in consultation with your doctor.

New Pap Guidelines for Women: Wait Longer, Get Them Less Often

What you can do: Our experts suggest following the new guidelines. But since they're spaced farther apart, it's very important not to skip a screening.

Why a Yearly Mammogram May Be a Bad Idea

What you can do: Consider individual risk and what you're comfortable with to develop a customized mammogram schedule.