Screening for Breast Cancer in Average-Risk Women
Publication Date: April 16, 2019
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Guidance Statements
In average-risk women aged 40 to 49 years, clinicians should discuss whether to screen for breast cancer with mammography before age 50 years. Discussion should include the potential benefits and harms and a woman's preferences. The potential harms outweigh the benefits in most women aged 40 to 49 years.
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Title
Screening for Breast Cancer in Average-Risk Women
Authoring Organization
American College of Physicians