Breast tissue and breast cancers are very sensitive to changes in hormones and this is the decade that menopause is most common.

The reason that women in their 40s need to be screened every year is because their disease tends to be more aggressive.

The 40 to 50 year old window is so important for breast health. One in six breast cancers are diagnosed in this decade.

For women in their 30s, have the conversation about risk factors. If your health care provider doesn't bring it up, you bring it up.

Dr. Parghi challenges all of you to ask one simple question and save a life: have you had your screening mammogram? 

Breast health doesn't just start at 40 and end at 50.

We're clearing the air on mammography myths because when it comes to breast health, facts matter.

Fact: Every year matters. Early detection through annual screening is the closest thing we have to a cure for breast cancer.

Fact: SmartCurve is curved for comfort.