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Start screening for breast cancer at age 40, new task force recommendations say

WASHINGTON -- Women are now advised to get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40 and until age 74, according to new recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force. The USPSTF, a ...
AOL

Task force updates guidance for breast cancer screenings for women 40 and older

Women are now advised to get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40 and until age 74, according to new recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force. The USPSTF, a volunteer ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Colorectal Cancer Screening in Younger Adults Increases After Guideline Changes

Lowering the CRC screening age to 45 resulted in a 955% increase in screenings among 45- to 49-year-olds. The increase was most notable among women, non-Hispanic Whites, and those with commercial ...
Pulmonology Advisor

30-Year Smoking Duration-Based Criteria Could Increase Lung Cancer Screening

“30-year smoking duration may be an alternative measure to the current USPSTF guideline criteria for lung cancer screening, reducing racial disparities in screening eligibility, particularly among ...