Question

A 52-year-old average-risk woman with no family history of breast cancer presents for a periodic health visit. She has never had a mammogram. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC) 2018 guideline, which statement best reflects appropriate breast cancer screening?

Accepted Answer

Engage in shared decision-making and offer screening mammography every 2-3 years

Answer

Recommend against screening mammography until age 60 years

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Recommend routine annual screening mammography starting now

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Recommend screening mammography only if she can also perform regular breast self-examination

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Recommend breast ultrasound instead of mammography for routine screening

Practice question

A 52-year-old average-risk woman with no family history of breast cancer presents for a periodic health visit. She has never had a mammogram. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC) 2018 guideline, which statement best reflects appropriate breast cancer screening?