Question

A 42-year-old woman with no significant past medical history asks about mammography. She has no first-degree relatives with breast cancer and no known BRCA mutations. According to the most recent CTFPHC breast cancer screening recommendations in effect, what is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Recommend routine screening mammography every 2-3 years starting at age 50.

Answer

Recommend annual screening mammography starting immediately.

Answer

Recommend routine screening mammography every 2-3 years starting at age 40.

Answer

Advise against any mammography because harms always outweigh benefits in average-risk women.

Answer

Recommend breast MRI every 2 years instead of mammography for screening.

Practice question

A 42-year-old woman with no significant past medical history asks about mammography. She has no first-degree relatives with breast cancer and no known BRCA mutations. According to the most recent CTFPHC breast cancer screening recommendations in effect, what is the most appropriate advice?