A 52-year-old average-risk woman with no breast symptoms asks when and how often she should be screened. She previously started screening at age 40 an...

Question

A 52-year-old average-risk woman with no breast symptoms asks when and how often she should be screened. She previously started screening at age 40 and is up to date. What is the most appropriate ongoing screening strategy?

Accepted Answer

Biennial mammography now and through age 74

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Annual mammography with adjunct screening ultrasound

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Biennial digital breast tomosynthesis only after age 55

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Stop screening now because prior exams were normal

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MRI annually because MRI is more sensitive

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Breast Cancer Screening

A 52-year-old average-risk woman with no breast symptoms asks when and how often she should be screened. She previously started screening at age 40 and is up to date. What is the most appropriate ongoing screening strategy?