Question

A 55-year-old woman of average breast cancer risk presents for screening advice. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care's 2018 breast cancer screening guideline (and 2024 update), which of the following is the recommended approach for a woman aged 55?

Accepted Answer

Recommend screening mammography every 2-3 years after discussing benefits and harms

Answer

Recommend against mammography in all women aged 50-69

Answer

Recommend annual screening mammography starting at age 40 for all women

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Recommend MRI screening only

Answer

Screen only if she has a palpable mass

Practice question

A 55-year-old woman of average breast cancer risk presents for screening advice. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care's 2018 breast cancer screening guideline (and 2024 update), which of the following is the recommended approach for a woman aged 55?