Question

A 55-year-old asymptomatic woman with no family history of breast cancer asks about population breast cancer screening. According to BreastScreen Australia and RACGP guidance, what is the recommended screening strategy for average-risk women in her age group?

Accepted Answer

Free screening mammography every 2 years between ages 50 and 74 years

Answer

Annual screening mammography from age 30 years

Answer

Screening breast MRI annually between ages 40 and 50 years instead of mammography

Answer

No breast cancer screening is recommended at her age if she is asymptomatic

Answer

Breast examination alone without imaging every 5 years

Practice question

A 55-year-old asymptomatic woman with no family history of breast cancer asks about population breast cancer screening. According to BreastScreen Australia and RACGP guidance, what is the recommended screening strategy for average-risk women in her age group?