Why Regular Mammograms Still Matter (Even with No Symptoms)
Still Getting Regular Mammograms? Here’s Why That Matters
If your last mammogram came back normal and you’re feeling fine, it might be tempting to skip this year’s screening. After all, no symptoms, no problem, right?
Not quite. At Wisteria Imaging, we often hear this question, and we’re here to remind you why routine mammograms remain essential, even when everything seems perfectly normal.
Mammograms Catch What You Can’t Feel
Breast cancer often begins without symptoms. In fact, many early-stage cancers are detected only through routine screening, before they grow large enough to be felt during a self-exam or physical.
This is where regular mammograms do their best work: finding small, subtle changes in breast tissue, sometimes years before symptoms would show up.
Missing even one screening could mean missing a window where treatment would be easier, faster, and more effective.
Your Risk Changes Over Time
Even if you’ve had normal mammograms in the past, your risk profile can change with age, hormone exposure, family history, or new findings on imaging. Just because you were “low-risk” once doesn’t mean you’ll stay that way.
Consistent screenings help establish a visual baseline of your breast health. When your radiologist can compare year-to-year images, they’re more likely to notice even the slightest change, which could be the earliest sign of concern.
Explore our Screening Mammograms page to learn how regular monitoring supports long-term health.
What Happens If You Skip a Year?
One missed screening may not seem like a big deal, but studies show that routine screening reduces breast cancer deaths by up to 40%, particularly when done consistently.
Delaying your mammogram may allow a slow-growing tumor more time to develop undetected or a fast-growing cancer more time to spread.
When it comes to early detection, timing is everything.
“I Don’t Have a Family History: Do I Still Need to Go?”
Yes. In fact, about 85% of breast cancers occur in women with no family history. Most cases are linked to aging and spontaneous genetic changes: not inherited mutations.
This is why breast cancer screening isn’t just for people with known risk factors; it’s for everyone.
And with 3D mammography, we can now detect cancers more accurately, with fewer false positives and lower radiation than ever before.
How Wisteria Imaging Makes It Easy
We know life gets busy, but prioritizing your health doesn’t have to be hard. At Wisteria Imaging, we offer:
Same-day or next-day appointments
Friendly, knowledgeable technologists
A clean, modern space designed for privacy and comfort
Fast results and clear communication with your physician
Plus, if you’re paying out of pocket, our Health Prevention Pricing ensures transparent, affordable rates.
Stay on Track with Your Screenings
Don’t let a normal result or lack of symptoms convince you to skip your mammogram. Consistency is what keeps screenings effective and what gives you the best chance at catching breast cancer early.
Schedule your 3D mammogram today or contact us with questions. We’re here to support your breast health every step of the way.