Breast Cancer Update (2018) —Patient Algorithm
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The Task Force released draft recommendations for breast cancer screening in 2024. The 2011 and 2018 clinical practice guidelines are no longer current. Please click here to view the updated draft recommendations for breast cancer screening.
Should you be screened with mammography for breast cancer?
Are you at high risk?
Check with your doctor if you think you may be at high risk. High risk may include those with a personal or family history of breast cancer, BRCA1 or 2 mutation, and prior chest wall radiation.
If you are high risk, talk to a doctor about the best screening options for you. This guideline does not apply to women with a high risk of breast cancer.
If you are not at high risk…
| Age | Recommendation | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 40–49 years old | We conditionally recommend not screening. If you are interested in screening see your doctor to discuss your preferences | The balance of benefits and harms is less favourable for this age. It is an individual choice to undergo screening or not. |
| 50–69 years old | We conditionally recommend mammography screening every 2-3 years. | The balance between benefits and harms may be more favourable for this age. See your doctor to discuss your preferences. |
| 70–74 years old | We conditionally recommend mammography screening every 2-3 years. | The balance between benefits and harms may be more favourable for this age. See your doctor to discuss your preferences. |