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New guidance drops recommended breast cancer screening age to 40

The United States Preventative Services Task Force put out new guidance this week for breast cancer screenings.The task force is now recommending the average...

Oncologist talks about screening guidelines

Early detection can make a huge difference for cancer patients of any age, but it seems like the guidelines for when to get...

New breast cancer guidelines call for first mammogram at age 40, but stop short of annual screening

The U.S. | The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force officially updated its recommendations this week for who should be screened for breast cancer and...

Breast Cancer Screening: Finally, 40 is the New 50, Experts Say

A national panel reversed its decision and officially lowered the recommended age when individuals should receive routine screening mammograms from 50 to 40. Experts...

Mammogram screening guidelines for young women zigzag again

If, after reading the latest recommendation on breast cancer screening by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), you feel like your head...

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