Question

A 45-year-old woman with no family history of breast cancer asks whether she should start mammography now. She is concerned about cancer because a friend was recently diagnosed. According to CTFPHC guidance, what is the most appropriate approach?

Accepted Answer

Discuss benefits and harms and offer screening only if she values potential benefit despite higher false-positive rates

Answer

Strongly recommend biennial mammography from age 45

Answer

Recommend against mammography until age 50 and refuse to order it

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Advise annual mammography and breast MRI starting now

Answer

Recommend clinical breast examination only, no imaging

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman with no family history of breast cancer asks whether she should start mammography now. She is concerned about cancer because a friend was recently diagnosed. According to CTFPHC guidance, what is the most appropriate approach?