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Ladies, have a regular mammogram!

By Lisa Fayed, About.com

Created: May 08, 2006

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If you are a woman age 40 or over, you should be getting mammogram! Although a mammogram does not prevent breast cancer, it may aid in early detection. The earlier breast cancer is caught, the better the survival rate.

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