Potential Benefits and Risks of Mammograms

	Who is at greatest risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer?
	Increasing age is the strongest risk factor for developing breast cancer; 76% of all breast cancers are detected in women age 50 and older. After age, having a mother, sister, or daughter with a history of breast cancer is the strongest risk factor for breast cancer.

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