October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer for women in the United States. It's also why it’s now recommended that all women get a breast cancer risk assessment when they turn 25, especially those with a family history. 

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently updated its guidelines for breast cancer screenings. Among the changes, women should now get mammograms every other year, starting at 40 instead of 50. Dr. Dean said that while 40 is the recommended age to start mammograms, some women may need to get them done even sooner. One reason could be if they have a family history of breast cancer. The task force also addressed supplemental screenings, like MRIs and ultrasounds, for women with dense breast tissue.