💨 Abstract

A Swedish study in *BMJ* found that women who skipped their first mammogram were 40% more likely to die from breast cancer. Tracking 430,000 women over 25 years, researchers noted that missing the initial screening led to later, more advanced diagnoses. The first mammogram sets a crucial baseline for detecting early changes. In South Africa, where late diagnoses are common, early screening—especially for women at age 40—can save lives.

Courtesy: Rene Laing