Breast cancer screening with mammography can help keep the women in our lives healthy. According the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women in their lifetime will develop breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women, second only to skin cancer. Breast cancer is anticipated to take the lives of 40,450 women in the U.S.A in 2016 according to the American Cancer Society. Women age 50-74 should be screened for breast cancer every 2 years. Women age 40-49 should talk to their primary care provider about their screening options.