Screening for Breast Cancer in Average-Risk Women
Publication Date: April 16, 2019
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Guidance Statements
In average-risk women aged 40 to 49 years, clinicians should discuss whether to screen for breast cancer with mammography before age 50 years. Discussion should include the potential benefits and harms and a woman's preferences. The potential harms outweigh the benefits in most women aged 40 to 49 years.
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In average-risk women aged 50 to 74 years, clinicians should offer screening for breast cancer with biennial mammography.
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In average-risk women aged 75 years or older or in women with a life expectancy of 10 years or less, clinicians should discontinue screening for breast cancer.
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In average-risk women of all ages, clinicians should not use clinical breast examination to screen for breast cancer.
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Recommendation Grading
Overview
Title
Screening for Breast Cancer in Average-Risk Women
Authoring Organization
American College of Physicians
Publication Month/Year
April 16, 2019
Last Updated Month/Year
June 12, 2023
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Hospital, Radiology services
Intended Users
Radiology technologist, psychologist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Assessment and screening
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D055088 - Early Detection of Cancer
Keywords
oral contraceptive, breast cancer screening, women's health