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The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
#448 USPSTF Breast Cancer Screening - Updated recommendations and the reasoning behind them
Jul 10, 2024
Dr. Wanda Nicholson, Chair of the USPSTF, discusses updated breast cancer screening recommendations. Topics include starting screenings at age 40, addressing dense breast findings, racial disparities, and research gaps. Insights on balancing benefits, harms, and personalized patient discussions.
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- Starting at age 40, biennial mammography aids in early breast cancer detection.
- Further research is needed on screening impact on older women and benefits of supplemental screening.
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Updated Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
Starting at age 40, women should undergo biennial screening mammography until age 74. The updated guidelines aim to save lives by detecting breast cancer early. The recommendation is based on evidence showing an increase in breast cancer incidence in women in their 40s.
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