A 45-year-old woman comes for preventive care. She has no breast symptoms, no prior breast biopsy, and no family history of breast or ovarian cancer.

Question

A 45-year-old woman comes for preventive care. She has no breast symptoms, no prior breast biopsy, and no family history of breast or ovarian cancer. Physical examination is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Begin mammography screening

Answer

Avoid screening until a mass is found

Answer

Begin screening at age 60

Answer

Order annual breast MRI as average-risk first-line test

Answer

Use serum CA 15-3 for screening

Breast cancer screening — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 45-year-old woman comes for preventive care. She has no breast symptoms, no prior breast biopsy, and no family history of breast or ovarian cancer. Physical examination is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?