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Breast cancer screening

What the major U.S. guidelines recommend, with a link to verify each at the source. A quick-reference summary for clinicians, not medical advice.

USPSTF · 2024 · Grade B

Biennial screening mammography for women 40–74.

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ACS · 2015

Annual 45–54; option to start 40–44; 55+ may switch to q1–2y; continue while healthy with ≥10y life expectancy.

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ACOG · 2017

Offer starting at 40; begin by 50; q1–2y through ≥75 with shared decision-making.

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