Breast Cancer and Mammogram Results Screening mammograms save lives. They’re one of the most common methods to check for breast cancer. They can find the disease before you get symptoms.

If a doctor sees something questionable on your screening mammogram, it’s natural you’ll worry.

Many suspicious areas found in these tests aren’t breast cancer, but your doctor will need to take a closer look at them to be safe. So you might need another imaging test or a biopsy.

Mammograms and Other Essential Screening Tests All Women Need