When should I get my first mammogram?

The American Cancer Society recommends women receive their first mammogram by age 45. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Forces say women can wait until age 50 for their first screening.

Can a 30 year old get a mammogram?

When to start screening

“We recommend mammogram screening to start no earlier than age 40 and no later than age 50 for women of average risk for breast cancer, and continue through to at least age 74,” says Dr. Andrejeva-Wright.