Panel Recommends Breast Cancer Screening Should Begin At 40 – Expert Panel

…. Says No Extra Scans Needed For Women With Dense Breast Tissue. Citing rising breast cancer rates in young women, an expert panel on Tuesday recommended starting regular mammography screening at age 40, reversing longstanding and controversial guidance that most women wait until 50. The panel, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, finalized a draft…

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