Oct. 17 is National Mammography Day, observed annually on the third Friday of every October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The National Breast Cancer Foundation says National Mammography Day ...

A mammogram is an X-ray of the breasts that helps detect breast cancer. The mammogram process varies, but typically takes about 20–40 minutes and may take a few weeks to get results. Mammograms can ...

There are two kinds of mammograms available to women. While both mammograms are used to prevent breast cancer, they are different depending on whether or not a woman has any symptoms. Radiologist Dr.

Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Health (U of U Health) recommend all women receive breast cancer screening every year, starting at age 40. Mammograms are the best way to find breast ...