BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Baton Rouge General (BRG) is adding a personal touch to preventive care. The hospital is hosting its annual Mammos & More event, turning what can feel like a routine screening into something empowering and even fun.

Dr. Everett Bonner, a surgical breast oncologist at BRG, said breast cancer can affect anyone, even those without a known family history.

“Although you don’t have a family history, although you don’t have any genetic mutation, 80% of women will have breast cancer,” Bonner said.

The event, happening Saturday, offers 3D mammograms and clinical breast exams to women who haven’t been screened in the past year. While screenings typically begin at age 40, Bonner said some women should start earlier.

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