Screening Mammography in Women 40-49 Years Old: Current Evidence
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- DOI: 10.2214/AJR.17.18707
Screening Mammography in Women 40-49 Years Old: Current Evidence
Abstract
Objective: Breast cancer is an important health problem for women 40-49 years old, yet screening mammography for this age group remains controversial. This article reviews recent guidelines and supporting evidence on screening mammography in women of this age group.
Conclusion: Evidence supports the benefit of annual screening mammography in women 40-49 years old. Models of different breast cancer screening strategies consistently show the greatest breast cancer mortality reduction and life-years gained with annual screening starting when women reach 40 years old.
Keywords: mammography; risk; screening.
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