Answer:
There are currently several sets of recommendations from the various specialty organizations whose members are engaged in breast cancer screening
RECOMMENDED FREQUENCY OF
SCREENING FOR BREAST CANCER |
|
AGE > 50 |
AGE < 50 |
| Organization |
Mammogram |
Breast Exam |
Mammogram |
Breast Exam |
| ACS |
Annual |
Annual |
Age 40-49, annual |
Age 20-39, every 3 yr
Age 40-49, annual |
| NCI |
Annual |
With every peri- odic physical |
Starting at age 40, every 1-2 years* |
With every periodic physical |
| ACOG |
As determined by woman’s doctor |
|
Age 35-50, base- line* |
Age 35-50, exams recommended |
| ACR |
Annual |
Annual |
Age 40-49, annual |
|
| ACP |
Age 50-59, on “routine” basis |
- |
Not recommended |
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Age > 60, as determined by doctor and patient |
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| USPSTF |
Age 50-69, annual |
Age 50-69, annual |
Not recommended |
Age 40-49, annual |
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* Mammography recommended more frequently for women with
high risk factors.
ACS = American Cancer Society, NCI = National Cancer
Institute, ACOG = American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists, ACR = American College of Radiology, ACP =
American College of Physicians, USPSTF = U.S.
Preventive Services Task Force. |
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