A few years ago I was told by my primary doctor that I didn't need mammograms as often now that I was in my 70s. At 79 I discovered the lump myself and had to have my right breast and 10 lymph nodes removed. When I told my oncologist what the PD said, she was horrified. She said if anyone needs mammograms more often, it's older women. So don't let anyone tell you you don't need them. You do!