Mammograms for Women in Their 40s Should be Based on Individual Cancer Risks, Patient Preferences, Stanford University School of Medicine Researcher Says

STANFORD, Calif. — Should all women in their 40s be routinely screened for breast cancer? Not necessarily, according to the American College of Physicians. In a new set of guidelines for clinicians of 40-something patients, the group recommends that mammography screening decisions be made on a case-by-case basis. It advises clinicians to discuss the benefits and harms of screening with the patient, as well as each woman’s individual cancer risk and preference about screening.>>> Discuss This Story

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