The Mount Sinai Health System today launched its annual Mount Sinai Mammogram May®, a month-long awareness campaign to encourage women across New York City and beyond to prioritize their breast health with annual screenings—and to spread the word that early detection saves lives.
Despite advances in care, breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death among women, trailing only lung cancer. But there is good news: when detected early, breast cancer is highly treatable, and outcomes improve dramatically. Regular screening is the best defense against breast cancer. Screening is recommended annually starting at age 40.
"We continue to lose far too many women to breast cancer—yet we know that early detection dramatically increases survival rates," said Elisa Port, MD, FACS, Chief of Breast Surgery for the Mount Sinai Health System and Director of the Dubin Breast Center. "An annual mammogram can mean the difference between catching a cancer early when it's most treatable or missing it entirely. Mammogram May is about reminding women that they have the power to take control of their health."
Breast Imaging at Mount Sinai
At most Mount Sinai locations, mammograms are performed using 3D mammography, a low-dose digital imaging technology that produces detailed images of breast tissue. Mount Sinai also offers high-resolution breast ultrasound for patients with dense breast tissue, as well as diagnostic mammograms for anyone experiencing symptoms such as lumps, rashes, or nipple discharge. Ultrasound is also used for symptomatic patients or those with abnormal mammogram regardless of breast density.
Artificial Intelligence Enhancement
Our radiologists use artificial intelligence (AI) to help detect subtle signs of breast cancer with greater precision—especially small cancers that may otherwise be difficult to find. Mount Sinai is at the leading edge of AI enhancement, having performed more than 100,000 AI-assisted mammograms as of March 2025.
"Artificial intelligence is a phenomenal tool. It does not replace the expertise of our radiologists—it enhances it," said Laurie Margolies, MD, Chief of Breast Imaging at the Dubin Breast Center. "It gives us an added set of eyes, highlighting areas that deserve closer scrutiny. That means more accurate results and, ultimately, better outcomes for our patients."
What to Expect From a Mammogram
If a mammogram does not show anything suspicious, patients are advised to return in one year for another screening mammogram. If the radiologist finds anything suspicious, a biopsy may be recommended. If a biopsy shows abnormal results, a consultation with a breast surgeon who will help determine appropriate next steps may be recommended. A suspicious finding does not mean breast cancer is present. It means that further examination is needed to know what is being seen in the breast tissue.
Accessibility
To make screening easily accessible, Mount Sinai offers mammograms at multiple locations. In addition, Mount Sinai operates a Mobile Mammography Unit, bringing life-saving screenings directly to communities. https://www.mountsinai.org/care/radiology/services/breast/mobile-mammography
Early detection helps save lives. During Mount Sinai Mammogram May® we encourage women to be proactive and schedule a mammogram at one of our convenient locations.
Mammography Locations
The Mount Sinai Hospital
