Stockbridge, Ga. (October 1, 2025) – According to the Centers for Disease Control, breast cancer is the second most common cancer and cancer-related cause of death among women in the United States, with one in eight women being diagnosed in their lifetime.

Piedmont Oncology recommends women start annual mammograms at age 40. People at high risk based on family history or other factors should begin at age 30. There is hope because when caught in its earliest stages, the five-year relative survival rate for breast cancer is 99%. Annual mammograms can be conveniently scheduled online at PiedmontMammo.org.

“It is essential that women prioritize breast health,” fellowship-trained breast surgeon Jane Woo, M.D., says. “In addition to annual mammograms, women should do at-home self-breast exams at the same time each month while in the shower, in front of a mirror or lying down to catch any changes with their breasts.”

Piedmont Oncology doctors, nurses and navigators work together to provide personalized high-quality treatment plans for patients diagnosed with breast cancer.

“Innovative breast cancer treatment options may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy or clinical trials,” Dr. Woo explains.”

Visit Piedmont.org/cancer for more information about breast cancer, a step-by-step guide to at-home self-exams and supportive services.