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Breast Cancer Resources
50 Reasons to get a Mammorgram
  1. I'll be taking action
  2. I'll be getting information
  3. I'll worry less
  4. I'd rather know
  5. It can save my life
  6. All women are at risk for breast cancer
  7. Information is good protection
  8. Information leads to action
  9. Taking action can save my life
  10. I'll be taking care of myself
  11. I'm my own best health advocate
  12. I'll be taking charge of my health
  13. It will lower my anxiety
  14. I'll feel good about myself
  15. Most women don't feel discomfort
  16. Even if I feel discomfort, I know it will only last a few seconds
  17. Mammograms are the best form of earlier detection
  18. They can find 85% of lumps in women over 50
  19. Breast cancer is most treatable when found early
  20. Finding it early means more treatment options
  21. My risk goes up as I get older
  22. High quality standards help assure I'll get a safe screening
  23. Mammograms, breast self exams, and clinical exams make up a winning team
  24. I've asked questions and know mammography screening is a good choice for me
  25. 80% of all women with breast cancer have no family history of it
  26. My health care provider can help me evaluate my risk
  27. I'm in good company - more and more women are getting mammograms every day
  28. The National Cancer Institute recommends it
  29. 12 other leading medical associations recommend it
  30. Low-dose radiology equipment makes it safer than ever
  31. My doctor recommends it
  32. My health care provider can give me guidelines
  33. He or she can tell me where to get one
  34. And how often I should get one
  35. It will only take about 15 minutes
  36. I'll get the results in 10 days or sooner
  37. I've noticed a change in my breast
  38. My health care provider has noticed a change in my breast
  39. I'd rather not take chances with my health
  40. My partner would rather I didn't take chances with my health
  41. My grandchildren will be glad I'm taking care of myself
  42. I want to be around to watch my grandchildren grow up
  43. I want to be a role model
  44. My daughter will admire my courage
  45. My son will respect my initiative
  46. Even if I don't have a family history of breast cancer, I may need to get a mammogram
  47. 67% of all new cases of breast cancer are found in older women - but younger women can be affected too
  48. Breast cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths among women
  49. When breast cancer is found early, 90% of women treated have a 5 year or longer survival rate
  50. Mammograms can find lumps up to 2 years before they can be felt