Mammograms should start at 40, panel says, as breast cancer rates rise in younger women

Mammograms should start at 40, panel says, as breast cancer rates rise in younger women

Briefly

Women ages 40 to 74 should get screened every other year, aligning with other organizations' suggestions to start mammograms at age 40 or 45.

The Mercury Newshttps://www.mercurynews.com/2024/04/30/mammograms-should-start-at-40-to-address-rising-breast-cancer-rates-at-younger-ages-panel-says/

The recommendation aims to address the increasing breast cancer cases in women in their 40s and the higher death rate among Black women compared to white women.

The Mercury Newshttps://www.mercurynews.com/2024/04/30/mammograms-should-start-at-40-to-address-rising-breast-cancer-rates-at-younger-ages-panel-says/