Question

A 47-year-old woman with no breast symptoms and no family history of breast or ovarian cancer asks whether she should start screening mammography. She wishes to follow current Canadian Task Force guidance. What is the most appropriate recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Recommend against routine screening mammography before age 50 years

Answer

Recommend annual mammography starting now until age 74

Answer

Recommend mammography every 2 years starting now

Answer

Recommend a single baseline mammogram now and repeat at age 60

Answer

Recommend only clinical breast examinations and no mammography at any age

Practice question

A 47-year-old woman with no breast symptoms and no family history of breast or ovarian cancer asks whether she should start screening mammography. She wishes to follow current Canadian Task Force guidance. What is the most appropriate recommendation?