The new guidelines by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) lower the screening age to include all individuals assigned female at birth who are at an average risk of breast cancer,
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) said in a report released Tuesday that all women should start getting mammograms every other year starting at age 40. The guideline moves the regular screening age to 40 instead of 50, and means that all women between 40 and 74 should get mammograms every other year.
TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends breast cancer screening for women aged 40 to 75 years, but evidence is insufficient for older women and for supplemental screening for women with dense breasts. These recommendations form the basis of a final recommendation statement published online April 30
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The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released new recommendations, stating all women should start mammography at age 40. Their previous guidance stated screening should start no later than age 50.