Mammogram Recommendations and Commonly Asked Questions

At Aspirus we are dedicated to the early detection and treatment of breast cancer through screening and diagnostic mammograms, ultrasound, MRI and image-guided interventions.When should a woman have her first mammogram?  There are differing opinions about how often a woman should have a mammogram?  What are the medical recommendations?  Do the recommendations change with age?  If a woman has a history of breast cancer in her family, does that change the recommendations? Is there a certain time of the month that a woman should schedule her mammogram to mitigate discomfort? And, if something suspicious is found what options are available relative to tests to determine next steps?We will be talking with Dr. Michael Olson from Aspirus Langlade Hospital about some common questions women have about mammogram screening.