Who should have a mammogram?
Medical and health professionals agree every woman starting at age 40 should have a mammogram taken on a regular basis, usually every one or two years. If you have a family history of breast cancer, your physician may suggest that you begin having annual mammograms taken at an earlier age.

Who is at risk for breast cancer?
Every woman is at risk for breast cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, one in eight American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. The risk for breast cancer increases with age and for women with a family history of the disease. However, women with no history of breast cancer are also diagnosed with the disease.