National Mammography Day is every third Friday during October of each year. On this day, and for the entire month, we hope all women will make a mammography appointment. Regular mammography screenings for women of certain age and risk groups are the most important step in early detection when treatment can be most effective. Read on to learn more about screening options and download helpful tips.

Proper screening for breast cancer is crucial and it can start with self-examination. A breast self-exam along with other screening methods is thought to be a recommended best practice that can increase your chances of early detection – especially when combined with regular physical exams by a doctor, using mammography, and sometimes, ultrasound and/or MRIs.