Bust the Myth
It’s high time we put an end to all those misconceptions about breast cancer and mammograms.
Know the Facts, Not the Myths
Separate the myths from the facts to protect your health.
There are many myths surrounding breast cancer, and we're here to set the record straight. From risk factors to screening guidelines, get the facts you need to take charge of your breast health with confidence.
2.3 Million Diagnosed
Breast cancer is the world's most common cancer, with 2.3 million women diagnosed globally in 2022.1 High-risk individuals should consider early mammograms and additional screenings for enhanced detection.2
Safe and Effective
While mammograms may cause minor discomfort for some, routine screenings reduce the mortality rate of breast cancer by 40%3 and your annual 3D™ Mammogram is one of the best ways to detect breast cancer early.
99% Survival Rate
Early detection is a game-changer in the fight against breast cancer. There's a 99% 5-year survival rate if caught early and is in a localized stage.4
Busting Breast Cancer Myths
Misconceptions about breast cancer and mammograms can often discourage women from taking proactive steps for their health. Watch the video as it addresses the most common myths surrounding breast cancer and mammograms. Gain accurate, reliable information and ensure that misinformation does not stand in the way of your breast health.
What is Breast Density?
Every woman’s breast density is unique, based on the mix of fat, glands and fibrous tissue. More glands and fibrous tissue mean denser breasts. Nearly half of women over 40 have dense breasts, which may increase their risk of breast cancer.7
Know The Truths About Breast Cancer
- https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/breast-cancer Accessed in August 2025
- American Cancer Society. (n.d.). Lifestyle-Related Breast Cancer Risk Factors. American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer
- Monticciolo, D. L., Malak, S. F., Friedewald, S. M., Eby, P. R., Newell, M. S., Moy, L., Destounis, S., Leung, J. W. T., Hendrick, R. E., & Smetherman, D. (2021). Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Inclusive of All Women at Average Risk: Update from the ACR and Society of breast imaging. Journal of the American College of Radiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacr.2021.04.021
- https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/about-breast-cancer/facts-figures-and-qas/facts-and-figures/. Accessed August 2025
- Mskcc Dense Breast Tissue and Cancer Risk: What You Should Know https://www.mskcc.org/news/what-women-should-know-about-breast-density-and-cancer-risk. Accessed August 2025
- Breastcancer.org. Breast Cancer Facts and Statistics. https://www.breastcancer.org/facts-statistics. Accessed August 2025
- Qaseem A, Lin JS, Mustafa RA, et al. for the Clinical Guidelines Committee of the American College of Physicians. Screening for breast cancer in average-risk women: a guidance statement from the American College of Physicians. Ann Intern Med. 170(8):547-560, 2019
- https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/breast-changes/dense-breasts Accessed August 2025
- https://www.europadonna.org/breast-cancer Accessed in August 2025
- Europa Donna. Breast Cancer. https://www.europadonna.org/breast-cancer/#:~:text=Incidence%20in%20the%20EU-27%20in%202022%20was%20estimated,breast%20cancer%20before%20the%20age%20of%2074%20%2A. Accessed August 2025