US guidelines for breast cancer screening
| American Cancer Society11 | US Preventive Services Task Force13 | National Comprehensive Cancer Network12 |
|---|---|---|
| Women ages 40 to 44 should have the choice to start annual breast cancer screening with mammography. The risks of screening and the potential benefits should be considered Women ages 45 to 54 should undergo mammography every year. Women age 55 and older should switch to mammography every 2 years, or have the choice to continue yearly screening. | The decision to start regular biennial screening mammography (ie, every 2 years) before age 50 should be an individual one and should take patient context into account, including the patient’s values regarding specific benefits and harms. Biennial screening mammography for women ages 50 to 74. | Women age 40 and older should have an annual breast examination, annual screening mammography, and education about breast cancer awareness. Women should be counseled on the potential benefits, risks, and limitations of breast cancer screening. |