A 52-year-old woman attends for routine preventive care. She has no significant family history of breast or ovarian cancer, and no prior chest radiati...

Question

A 52-year-old woman attends for routine preventive care. She has no significant family history of breast or ovarian cancer, and no prior chest radiation. According to current CTFPHC breast cancer screening guidance, what should be recommended regarding screening mammography?

Accepted Answer

Offer screening mammography every 2-3 years from age 50 to 74 using shared decision-making

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Begin annual screening mammography at age 40 without discussion

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Do not offer screening mammography because benefits are unproven

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Screen with breast MRI every year from age 40

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Screen only if she develops a breast lump

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Breast cancer screening

A 52-year-old woman attends for routine preventive care. She has no significant family history of breast or ovarian cancer, and no prior chest radiation. According to current CTFPHC breast cancer screening guidance, what should be recommended regarding screening mammography?