US health experts suggest women have mammograms every two years from age 40.
Get Screened for Breast Cancer Starting at Age 40, New Recommendations Say
Previously, women were recommended to start getting mammograms at the age of 50 and consider receiving mammograms from ages 40-49 based on personal risk. But now, according to draft recommendations released by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, women should get screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40.
It’s important to note that more than 12% of U.S. women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, according to the National Cancer Institute. Officials estimate that more than 43,000 women will die from breast cancer in 2023.
The goal of mammograms is to catch cancer while it is still easier to treat with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. So, it’s crucial for women to get screened regularly.
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The public is invited to comment on the recommendation until June 6. Let your voice be heard and help shape the future of breast cancer screening.
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