Local surgeon gives insight to new FDA guidelines for mammograms

ORLANDO, Fla. – Do you know how often you should have a mammogram? Is it once a year or every two years? New updates to mammogram guidelines from the FDA can help determine how how often you need one as well as the types of tests you might need.

Tuesday on Breakfast with Bridgett, a surgical oncologist with Orlando Health Cancer Institute shared more insight about the updates and how they could apply to you.

The FDA now recommends mammograms every two years for women with low breast cancer risk starting at age 40. But Dr. Jeffrey Smith says patients with moderate or higher risk factors will still need more frequent screenings.

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Dr. Smith had some key pieces of advice to help patients better inform and advocate for themselves when it comes to their health and healthcare.

Watch the full interview now at the top of this story.