A 52-year-old woman at average risk asks about mammography. She has no family history of breast cancer and no prior breast biopsies. According to CTFP...

Question

A 52-year-old woman at average risk asks about mammography. She has no family history of breast cancer and no prior breast biopsies. According to CTFPHC guidelines, how should you counsel her about screening?

Accepted Answer

Offer mammography every 2-3 years after discussing benefits and harms.

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Routine mammography is not recommended before age 60.

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Recommend annual mammography beginning now without shared decision-making.

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Recommend MRI instead of mammography.

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Screen only if she finds a breast lump.

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Breast cancer screening

A 52-year-old woman at average risk asks about mammography. She has no family history of breast cancer and no prior breast biopsies. According to CTFPHC guidelines, how should you counsel her about screening?