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Missing first mammogram raises breast cancer death risk by 40%, study finds.
A new BMJ study of over 432,000 Swedish women found that missing the first mammogram increases the long-term risk of dying from breast cancer by 40%, linked to lower rates of future screenings and higher rates of advanced-stage diagnoses.
Early detection through mammograms is vital, with five-year survival exceeding 99% when cancer is localized, but dropping to about 32% if it spreads.
In the U.S., the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends routine mammograms every other year starting at age 40 for most women until 74, with individualized decisions for older adults.
Higher-risk women may need earlier or more frequent screening.
Mammograms remain the standard, while breast self-exams and other tests are not routinely recommended.
The study highlights that attending the first screening sets a pattern for ongoing care and improves long-term outcomes.
Faltar a la primera mamografía aumenta el riesgo de muerte por cáncer de mama en un 40%, según el estudio.