USPSTF Finalizes New Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has revised its breast cancer screening recommendations and now suggests women at average risk for breast cancer should start screening at a younger age.

The Task Force recommends mammography every other year from ages 40 to 74 years (‘B’ grade)—a change from the previous guidance: biennial screening starting at age 50, with individual decision making for women in their 40s.

Source: https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/breastcancer/109887