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flag Missing first mammogram raises breast cancer death risk by 40%, study finds.

flag 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. flag Early detection through mammograms is vital, with five-year survival exceeding 99% when cancer is localized, but dropping to about 32% if it spreads. flag 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. flag Higher-risk women may need earlier or more frequent screening. flag Mammograms remain the standard, while breast self-exams and other tests are not routinely recommended. flag The study highlights that attending the first screening sets a pattern for ongoing care and improves long-term outcomes.

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