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Myths & Truths
Myth
Breast cancer doesn't run in my family so I don't need to get mammograms.
Truth
75% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history.
Myth
I'll never got it because my breasts are too small.
Truth
There is no evidence that breast size is linked to risk for breast cancer.
Myth
If you don't feel a lump, you don't need a mammogram.
Truth
Mammograms can detect cancer several years before a lump can be felt.
Myth
I've had a mammogram so I don't need any more.
Truth
All women over 40 should have a yearly mammogram.