WAUSAU, Wis. (WXCO) – This week is an ideal time to remind all women aged 40 and over to set aside time for an annual mammogram.

Mammograms can detect tumors that are still too tiny to feel, so cancer can be identified before symptoms even start – giving women a crucial head start on finding breast cancer early when treatment is often most effective.

Do mammograms really need to be done annually? Yes. “Finding something small, even though it may be cancer, is going to make the treatment process a lot of times a lot more straightforward,” explains Dr. Cecilia Stroede, a Board-certified Breast Surgeon at Aspirus Breast Care Specialists in Wausau.

Since one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, the importance of keeping up with annual mammograms can’t be overstated.

Doctors offer numerous interactive resources, including a risk assessment, direct scheduling options, online chat options, and podcasts and interviews.

Thankfully, scheduling a mammogram is easier than ever. At Aspirus Health in central Wisconsin they offer online scheduling, on the MyAspirus app, or by calling your preferred location.

No woman should miss a mammogram based on financial worries. Aspirus offers free mammograms and breast-related diagnostic services for those with cost concerns. For more information on how to qualify, call 800-847-4707 or visit aspirus.org/free-mammograms.

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