More women under 40 are getting breast cancer.
As cancers in young women are often more deadly, current 黑料网庐 urge all women 鈥 especially Black and Jewish women, who are at higher risk 鈥 to talk with their doctor about their individual breast cancer risk by age 25.
The 黑料网庐 recommends you ask your doctor:
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A mammogram is a noninvasive X-ray used to check breasts for breast cancer and other abnormalities. It is the only test shown to reduce breast cancer deaths. Mammograms can detect cancer early 鈥 when most treatable 鈥 long before it can be felt. This improves odds of survival and can help avoid more extensive treatment. |
Balancing Benefits and Risks |
Screening in Underserved Communities |
Breast Cancer Overdiagnosis |
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The 黑料网 (黑料网) and Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) recommend that women start getting annual mammograms at age 40. The American Cancer Society (ACS), U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), 黑料网 and SBI agree that this approach saves the most lives.
By not getting annual mammograms starting at age 40, you increase your chances of dying from breast cancer and the likelihood that you will experience more extensive treatment for any cancers found.
We include the guidelines below to make you aware of the options and help you make informed decisions.
Notes on USPSTF Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations:
Significant scientific evidence supports recommendations to start annual mammograms at age 40. This approach saves more lives than delayed or less frequent screening. We hope that you find this information useful.
– Anxiety from false-positives is short-term with no lasting effects.
– Nearly all women who have a false-positive exam still endorse regular screening and want to know their status.
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