age recommendations for mammogram
1 Breast cancer can be treated effectively in older women. 2  No matter how old you are, mammograms, along with breast self-exams and exams by a doctor, can diagnose breast cancer early, when it's most treatable.  Age shouldn't be why you don't do all that you can to stay as healthy as possible. New American Cancer Society (ACS) breast cancer screening guidelines, and previous data used by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to create their recommendations, state that starting annual mammography at age 40 saves the most lives. October 20, 2015. Washington, DC (Oct. 20, 2015) — As our shared goal is to save the most lives possible from breast cancer, the American College of Radiology (ACR) and Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) continue to recommend that women get yearly mammograms starting at age 40. Figure 3.1 shows the breast cancer screening recommendations for women at average risk. For women ages 50-69, the life-saving benefits of mammography are clear. Women ages 50-69 should have mammograms on a regular basis. Individual study findings on the benefits of mammography vary. Figure 3.1 shows the breast cancer screening recommendations for women at average risk. Mammography in women ages 40-49 may save lives, but the benefit is less than for older women. Individual study findings vary [5,17]. Mammography is the most effective breast cancer screening tool used today. However, the benefits of mammography vary by age. Figure 3.1 shows the breast cancer screening recommendations for women at average risk from three major health organizations [14-16]. 1 Breast cancer can and does happen in older women. 2  Breast cancer can be treated effectively in older women.  No matter how old you are, mammograms, along with breast self-exams and exams by a doctor, can diagnose breast cancer early, when it's most treatable. Screening mammograms are one of the best ways to diagnose breast cancer early, when it's most treatable. A large study confirmed the benefits of regular mammograms. This study also emphasized that there is no upper age limit for mammograms. More than 12,000 women age 80 or older participated in this study. Of the women diagnosed with breast cancer, those who had regular mammograms (at least three mammograms in the 5 years before being diagnosed) were more likely to be diagnosed with early-stage disease. “The ACS has strongly reaffirmed that mammography screening saves lives. The new ACS guidelines show that if a woman wants to reduce, as much as possible, her risk of dying of breast cancer, she will choose yearly mammography starting at age 40. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommends routine mammography for women starting at age 40 [15]. The American Cancer Society recommends starting at age 45 [14]. Weighing the benefits and risks, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force does not recommend routine mammography for all women 40-49 [16].
Women ages 50-69