LANSING, MI — Mammograms have become a standard screening radiology exam recommended for asymptomatic women over the age of 40 for early detection of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, according to recently release data.
Local health officials say yearly mammographic screening helps detect breast cancer early, which is easily amenable to less invasive treatment, decreasing mortality, and morbidity and significantly improving survival.
In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness month, the American Cancer Society is hosting the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in downtown Lansing at the Capitol on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10:00 a.m. until noon.
Find more details on the walk here on this station’s website.
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