Mammogram Advice Specifically for Women Over 50

Getting older has plenty of benefits but passing on preventive screenings is not one of them. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and that means lots of reminders for women to get their mammograms. Breast Surgeon Dr. Natalia Spinelli has some important reminders for women over 50 who are considering skipping their next mammogram. “As women get older the risk actually for breast cancer development increases. That is unfortunately the one thing we cannot change, what needs to happen, it has to be a discussion with your primary-care provider.”