Breast Cancer Screening for Women at Average Risk
Publication Date: October 1, 2015
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Recommendations
Women with an average risk of breast cancer should undergo regular screening mammography starting at age 45 years. (Strong)
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Women aged 45 to 54 years should be screened annually. (Qualified)
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Women 55 years and older should transition to biennial screening or have the opportunity to continue screening annually. (Qualified)
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Women should have the opportunity to begin annual screening between the ages of 40 and 44 years. (Qualified)
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Women should continue screening mammography as long as their overall health is good and they have a life expectancy of 10 years or longer. (Qualified)
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The ACS does not recommend clinical breast examination for breast cancer screening among average-risk women at any age. (Qualified)
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Recommendation Grading
Overview
Title
Breast Cancer Screening for Women at Average Risk
Authoring Organization
American Cancer Society
Publication Month/Year
October 1, 2015
Last Updated Month/Year
January 10, 2024
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
To update the American Cancer Society (ACS) 2003 breast cancer screening guideline for women at average risk for breast cancer.
Target Patient Population
Women with average risk for breast cancer
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Adolescent, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Outpatient
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Assessment and screening
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D001941 - Breast Diseases, D001943 - Breast Neoplasms, D000076862 - Diagnostic Screening Programs, D000570 - American Cancer Society
Keywords
breast cancer, screening, cancer screening, Breast Cancer
Source Citation
JAMA. 2015;314(15):1599-1614. doi:10.1001/jama.2015.12783