Screening Recommendations

Age Recommendation to Begin Mammograms for Woman of Average Risk:

American College of Radiology – Age 40 

What’s important for patients to know is that today, mammograms remain the best tool available for finding breast cancers, and therefore reducing the risk of death from this disease.

BVHS Recommendation for Mammogram Screening

Blanchard Valley Health System supports screening beginning at age 40. Our experts believe this is the right time to begin screening as mammograms can detect breast abnormalities early in women in their 40s, leading to earlier treatment and better survival rates. In fact, trials of women in their 40s and 50s have demonstrated that screening mammograms decrease breast cancer deaths by 15 to 29 percent.

It’s always best to discuss your personal health situation with your physician. Your doctor can help you balance your personal breast cancer risk with the benefits, risks, and limitations of screening mammograms. Together, you can decide the right time to begin screening for you!

Blanchard Valley Health System offers 2D digital mammography and 3D mammography. We have three convenient breast care locations which provide 3D mammography – EasternWoods Outpatient Center in Findlay, Bluffton Hospital, and the Ottawa Medical & Diagnostic Center. All three sites use SmartCurve paddles, which reduces discomfort. These paddles curve to fit the contour of the breast while delivering compression.

To schedule your mammogram, please call 419.423.5323 to make an appointment.

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