HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 26: Dr. Olena Weaver, an Associate Professor in the Department of Breast Imaging at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, looks at mammogram imagery, regular mammogram on the left, and contrast enhanced mammogram on the right, on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 in Houston. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) Houston Chronicle via Getty Images

In the United States, nearly 1 in 8 women (13%) will develop invasive breast cancer at some point in their life. While this statistic can seem daunting, early detection with mammograms can significantly improve health outcomes. A mammogram, which is a diagnostic imaging test that uses x-rays to identify breast cancer even before symptoms occur, represents the most effective method to screen for bre

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