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Breast cancer screening — ABFM Board MCQ

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A 43-year-old woman with average breast cancer risk presents for a preventive visit. She has no breast symptoms and no family history of breast or ovarian cancer. Which of the following screening tests is indicated?

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Correct answer: A — Biennial screening mammography

USPSTF recommends biennial mammography for average-risk women aged 40 to 74 years.

Reference: USPSTF A and B Recommendations: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics/uspstf-a-and-b-recommendations