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What To Know About The New Mammogram Guidelines: Dr. Nina Radcliff

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Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the U.S., and just being born a woman means there's some risk of breast cancer.

With that in mind, women need to be aware of whether there's something abnormal with their breasts to immediately seek out the advice of their doctor. Mammograms save lives. They can detect breast cancer before it causes signs and symptoms.

New and better treatments for breast cancer are constantly under development. Deaths from breast cancer continue to go down, and with mammograms, early detection has aided in saving lives with much less treatment.

For many years, there have been confusing debates about when women between the ages of 40 and 50 should start mammograms. Those differing opinions are largely because breast cancer is somewhat, though not dramatically, less common in women in their 40s compared to those who are older.

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New analysis of existing data suggests that perhaps there is more benefit to starting at age 40. And this year, the United States Preventive Services Task Force, an independent, volunteer panel of national experts that makes recommendations focused on disease prevention, updated its guidelines recommending that. In addition, a new rule was issued this month by the Food and Drug Administration requiring all women receive information about their breast density following a mammogram.

When a task force or agency makes its recommendations, it does so with a balance between benefits (such as lives potentially saved by mammography) and possible harms (such as false-positive results that lead to more testing and invasive procedures, treating tumors that are slow-growing and would never be life-threatening, and radiation exposure). Current recommendations include:

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Women who are at average risk for breast cancer should start mammogram screening at age 40 and get one every two years until age 74. The change is not based on new scientific data but a review of existing studies on breast cancer screening programs, cancer cases and deaths in the U.S.

This new guideline doesn't apply to women considered high risk, including those who have had breast cancer, carry genetic mutations that increase cancer risk, have had high-risk breast lesions on previous biopsies or have experienced high-dose chest radiation before age 30. Women in this category should continue to follow their doctor's advice on screening age and frequency.

For younger women starting mammograms, experts recommend to err on the side of caution. For average risk, doing it every other year is better than doing nothing at all; however, it's important to keep in mind that many experts recommend that women with a higher risk should go every year until age 55 (if they're in good health and expected to live 10 or more years).

For women 56-74 years, there's stronger evidence that screening every other year is essentially equivalent to annual mammography.

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For women with a first-degree relative (mother/sister) who has had cancer, it's generally recommended to start screening 10 years younger than the first-degree relative was at the time of her diagnosis.

Know too that having dense breasts can put women at higher risk of breast cancer and make it more difficult to spot cancer on a mammogram, but many don't realize it's a significant risk.

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Breast density is a measurement of how much fibroglandular tissue there is in a woman's breast versus fatty tissue. The more fibroglandular tissue, the denser the breast. It's vital to note breast density for several reasons.

One is that breast density can make it more difficult to spot cancer on a mammogram, because dense breast tissue can hide cancer since the tissue appears white, in the same way lumps and tumors appear.

Having dense breast tissue also raises a woman's level of risk of developing breast cancer.

Last week, the FDA issued a new rule requiring that mammography facilities notify patients about the density of their breasts. Meaning, all mammography reports and result letters sent to patients in the U.S. Will be required to include an assessment of breast density.

While the new notification requirements don't provide specific next steps for patients with dense breasts, it does recommend women talk with their providers to get a clearer sense of their individual risk and to determine a screening plan that's right for them.

Knowledge is power. Maintain a plan that's right for you based on factors influencing your personal breast cancer risk, and breast density.

Dr. Nina Radcliff, of Galloway Township, is a physician anesthesiologist, television medical contributor and textbook author. Email questions for Dr. Nina to editor@pressofac.Com with "Dr. Nina" in the subject line.

This article is for general information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions and cannot substitute for advice from your medical professional.

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10 Denim Jackets Under $50 To Buy Now And Wear Year Round — Shop Styles From Amazon, Nordstrom, And More

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The denim jacket is simply a timeless wardrobe staple you can wear all year round. And judging by some of our favorite celebrities' recent looks, like Martha Stewart and Céline Dion, jean jackets will be everywhere this fall and beyond. 

Whether you're in the market for a fitted, cropped, or collarless style, there's no shortage of styles you can snap up now. 

To help you save time, we combed the internet and rounded up 10 jean jackets that deserve a spot in your closet. Every jacket is under $50, and most styles are on sale for up to 60 percent off. Prices start at just $15. 

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Oklahoma SEC Travel Preview: What To Do In Auburn

It's Oklahoma's first year in the Southeastern Conference, so naturally, OU football fans traveling to eastern Alabama to watch the Sooners take on the Auburn Tigers this weekend are going to need some food and drink recommendations.

Sooners On SI has got you covered.

Sports Illustrated's On SI network has writers planted throughout the other 15 SEC hamlets and townships — even Austin, TX, though we'll give you some Dallas recs when the OU-Texas game rolls around in two weeks — and we'll give you some of the top recommendations from the locals who make their home in the SEC footprint.

We'll also take a peek at TripAdvisor and check out websites and menus ourselves for the various restaurants, bars, coffee shops, greasy spoons and hot spots throughout each SEC city the Sooners travel to. Because we're sentimental, we're also going to give you a short list of the top attractions and must-see's.

This year, that starts with Auburn on Saturday (a 2:30 p.M. CT kickoff at picturesque Jordan-Hare Stadium). On Oct. 26, we'll give you suggestions for your trip to The Grove when OU plays at Ole Miss. OU visits Missouri on Nov. 9, and although Sooner Nation is probably familiar enough with Columbia, MO, we'll give you our recommendations — because what hasn't changed in the past 12 years? Finally, the Sooners close the regular season with a trip to LSU on Nov. 30, and you'll definitely want to know where to eat, drink and be merry in Baton Rouge.

As for the game, check out the impressive Heisman statues of Pat Sullivan, Bo Jackson and Cam Newton, and no matter what, be in your seat at least 25 minute before kickoff for the War Eagle flight.

Auburn, nicknamed "The Loveliest Village on the Plains" from a line of poetry by Oliver Goldsmith, has also been called "the coolest college town in the South."

"I recommend just getting there in time to walk the campus," Georgia On SI's Brooks Austin says. "For my money, it's the prettiest campus in the conference."

Here's what to do in Auburn, with thanks to Austin, Auburn On SI's Daniel Locke, Tennessee Vols podcaster Dave Hooker and a few others kind enough to make suggestions for Oklahoma travelers:

A few of the more upscale options include: 

Hamilton's on Magnolia specializes in seafood and serves a spicy grilled salmon sandwich as well as a honey ginger salmon entree. Chocolate chip bread pudding is on my list. 

Acre serves an appetizer called "Chicken Fried" bacon and features Sunday brunch that includes pit-smoked bacon and eggs, scratch made biscuits, fried chicken with hot honey-butter plus fresh bloody Mary's and custom made mimosas.Near campus: Glenn Avenue and Gay Street.

The Hound has brunch on both Saturday and Sunday (that'll be my choice) and serves classic breakfasts with a "tableshare" of "craft bacon" source from craft artisans. There's also "The Big Nasty," a sandwich of Nashville style hot chicken, Mama Sue's pepper jelly, house bacon and a fried egg on a griddled kaiser roll. Near campus: College Street and Glenn Avenue

A couple of traditional local spots have caught our eye as well:

Momma Goldberg's deli has three locations in Auburn and one in Opelika and is famous for the "Mama's Love" (roast beef and smoked turkey with meunster), the Big Momma (extra hickory smoked turkey breast, ham, pastrami and muenster) Momma's Nachos (hot pepper cheese melted on Doritos).Near campus: Magnolia Avenue and N. Donohue Drive

Niffer's Place recently renovated and is famous for their corn nuggets as well as their white cheese dip. Specialty sandwiches include the cheddar sliders, the black n' bleu bacon, the fire truck and the chipotle. I'd go for the Nashville Hot Tacos.

If you're on the move like us and don't have the kind of time you need to sit and soak up the ambiance, you might try the local fast food: 

Guthrie's has three locations, including the original in Auburn, and serves chicken fingers, fries and toast (think Raising Canes).

Foosackly's is another local shop specializing in chicken fingers with a few more choices, including a chicken finger salad and a buffalo sandwich.Near campus: Glenn Avenue and Dean Road.

Daniel Locke's personal favorites

Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill has burritos, soft tacos, quesadillas, nachos and the like.

Agave Loco serves daily drink specials featuring margaritas, plus a variety of tacos, chimichangas, burritos and enchiladas. 

If you're looking for a place to hang out and catch the local pregame or postgame vibe, SkyBar Cafe, 1716 and Southeastern are all within a block of each other near campus and tends to draw a college-age crowd. Expect a cover charge, $10-20.

Older fans might enjoy The Avondale Bar and Tap Room, Live Oaks or Halftime Sports Bar. All are within walking distance of Jordan-Hare Stadium along College Street between Magnolia Avenue and Glenn Avenue.

"The best coffee shop in Alabama," Locke says. "I love Ross House. I go there every morning."Near campus: Magnolia Avenue and Toomer Street.

Toomer's Drugs, an historic drugstore from 1896 featuring an old-fashioned soda fountain; serves sandwiches and shakes, and their world-famous, fresh-squeezed lemonade "is a must," Locke tells me. Southern Living says "It's what God drinks on game days."Near campus: Magnolia Avenue and College Street, catty-corner from Auburn Oaks at Toomer's Corner. If the Tigers beat the Sooners, break out your camera as they "roll the corner" with thousands of rolls of toilet paper. Look for the bricks in the shape of a giant tiger paw.

RTJ's Grand National features two championship courses and a par-3 course. Better for more experienced players.Pines Crossing is better for higher-handicappers and duffers like me.

Chewacla State Park, just about five miles straight south of the Auburn campus, features a 26-acre lake, hiking and biking trails, swimming, a playground and some scenic waterfalls. Entrance fee is $4 ($2 for kids 4-11 and 62 and up, military free).

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