Question

A 54-year-old woman attends your clinic for preventive care. She has no personal or family history of breast cancer, no BRCA mutation, and is at average risk. According to current Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care guidelines, what is the recommended approach to breast cancer screening?

Accepted Answer

Offer screening mammography every 2-3 years between ages 50 and 74 after informed discussion

Answer

Initiate routine screening mammography starting at age 40 every year

Answer

Do not offer screening mammography at any age

Answer

Start MRI screening annually from age 50

Answer

Offer clinical breast examination every 6 months instead of mammography

Practice question

A 54-year-old woman attends your clinic for preventive care. She has no personal or family history of breast cancer, no BRCA mutation, and is at average risk. According to current Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care guidelines, what is the recommended approach to breast cancer screening?