New guidelines for mammogram screenings

Guidelines released in May from the U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce urge all women to get mammograms every other year commencing when they reach 40. The new recommendation applies to all people who are at average risk of breast cancer.

Until now, women in their 40s have been encouraged to have a conversation with their health care provider about when to start mammograms based on their personal risks. The task force's previous recommendation was for women to start mammograms at 50, and for women ages 40-49 to consider it, depending on personal risk.

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