Breast cancer screening ⭐

breast-cancer-screening · society: USPSTF · high-yield

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Summary

The 2024 USPSTF recommends biennial screening mammography for all women aged 40 to 74 years (Grade B), using either digital mammography or digital breast tomosynthesis. This updates the 2016 statement, which had recommended individualized decision-making for women in their 40s; universal screening starting at 40 was driven by rising breast cancer incidence in women 40-49 and modeling showing additional deaths averted, particularly for Black women. Evidence remains insufficient (I statement) for screening women ≥75 years and for supplemental ultrasound or MRI in women with dense breasts.

Current guideline: USPSTF 2024 Breast Cancer Screening · download Anki sub-deck

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