October is breast cancer awareness month and it’s also a good opportunity to schedule your mammogram, especially if you’re older than 45 years old. Sofía Vergara took to Instagram to raise awareness, sharing photos of her getting a mammogram.
Women are encouraged to get a mammogram as early as 40 years old, especially if they have a family history of breast cancer. Women ages 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year, and women older than 55 should get a mammogram every 2 years and screening should continue as long as they want after that.
A self-breast exam is also an important way to find breast cancer early. Should you find any lumps or abnormalities, it’s a good idea to visit your doctor as soon as possible to rule out any problems and to give yourself a piece of mind.
