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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States according to the CDC. A mammogram can detect a problem before there is any outward physical sign. The CDC statistics also report that breast cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed among women. Screenings and breast exams are a part of the early detection process.

National Mammography Day is important because it serves as a reminder and encouragement to women to get screened for breast cancer through receiving a mammogram. When detected early, in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate for breast cancer is 99%, and mammograms are key to the early detection of breast cancer.

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