AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging preventive care and screenings for women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Women ages 50 to 74 should get a mammogram once every two years, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Women ages 40 to 49 who are at a higher risk of having breast cancer may also want to consult with their doctor on getting a mammogram every two years. “Routine […]
