Recommended Age For Women To Examination Mammography Of Breast Cancer Screening

Illustration of breast screening (istockphoto)

JAKARTA - Early detection is still key in dealing with breast cancer, as it can increase the chances of healing. One of the screening methods for early detection of breast cancer that is most effective is mammography or mamogramograms.

Head of the MRCC Radiology Department, dr. Nina ISH Supit, Sp.Rad PRP (K), said that breast tests with emmography had an accuracy rate of almost 100 percent.

"The accuracy of the emmography can reach 98 percent. There are subtle disorders such as micro-cavity that cannot be seen with ultrasound or MRI, but it can be very clear with the emmogram," said Doctor Nina in Semanggi, Jakarta, written on Friday, October 3, 2025.

Regarding the recommendation for mammographic examination, all women should do it. However, Doctor Nina said that in women who do not have the risk of breast cancer, it is recommended to carry out a emmographical examination starting at the age of 40 years.

The mammographic examination can be done once or twice a year, to detect the presence or absence of breast cancer. However, the woman is still advised to do SADARI or Check Her Own Breast.

"However, there is a note, the woman also continues to check her own breasts or SADARI every month, to check whether there is a lump or not on the breasts. Those who have should know what happens to the breasts," he explained.

If a woman has a risk of breast cancer, such as having a family member with a history of cancer, she must do an early examination. Women with a high risk of breast cancer if they have a mother with breast cancer.

"We are here, aged 35 years can be screened for mammography in women who are at high risk," he added.

Meanwhile, when a person performs a mammographic check, it will undergo four scans. Double scans each, with a different position on one side of the breast to be checked to see the picture of the breast glands and surrounding tissues.