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Mammogram guidance changing amid 'younger and younger' breast cancer diagnoses

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced new mammogram recommendations on Tuesday.

April 30, 2024
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Dr. Kayla Griffith at Rose Medical Center in Denver said changing the age to 40 is more in line with the recommendations from other major groups. The breast surgical oncologist said she has long recommended mammograms for women starting at age 40, but she recommends them every year.

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Published:
April 30, 2024
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