Seven years after changing their recommendation for women to begin breast cancer screening in their 50s, the United States Preventive Services Task Force has revised their rule. It's now recommending women begin screening for breast cancer in their 40s.
As of May, the task force now advises women from 40 to 74 get screened for breast cancer every other year, an entire decade earlier than the previous recommendation. The new recommendation is in the draft phase of the development process, the task force website details. The public may comment on the draft recommendation until June 5. After the comment window closes, the task force will issue a final recommendation.
Ainel Sewell, diagnostic radiology and breast imaging specialist with Houston Methodist Willowbrook, said while the change is welcome, the previous recommendation may have already had a negative effect on detecting breast cancer before it progresses further. For example, the American College of Radiology, the Society of Breast Imaging, and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology have all recommended beginning breast cancer screening at age 40 within recent years and before the 2016 recommendation from the task force.
Even with more uniform recommendations, breast cancer risk can vary based on genetics, race, age, and background. Sewell said some women should consult with their physician to determine whether they should begin screening in their 30s if they are at higher risk.
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