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Breast density is associated with a 1.2 to four times higher risk of developing breast cancer

Don’t put off this life-saving screening.

The 53-year-old was removing her bandages from the breast implant procedure when she made a devastating discovery

Rebecca had breast implants fitted but a fortnight later she felt a hard lump

The program, called SCORE, offers the free scan to women age 40 or older without health insurance.

When Katie Couric shared the news of her breast cancer diagnosis, the former co-host of NBC’s “Today” show said she considered this new health challenge to be a teachable moment to encourage people to get needed cancer screenings.

A breast ultrasound, sometimes called a sonogram, uses sound waves to take images of the breast tissue

Breast cancer accounts for 1 in 3 of all new cancers diagnosed in women in the U.S. each year, according to the American Cancer Society. It's estimated that more than 43,00 women in the U.S. will die from breast cancer this year.

Here are some key facts to know about mammograms and why the screenings are important.