A 52-year-old woman at average risk asks about screening mammography. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which recommenda...

Question

A 52-year-old woman at average risk asks about screening mammography. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which recommendation is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Offer screening mammography every 2-3 years between ages 50 and 74 after discussing benefits and harms

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Routine annual mammography from age 40 for all women

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No screening mammography should be done at any age

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Screening only if she has a first-degree relative with breast cancer

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Screening mammography every 5 years from age 50

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Breast cancer screening

A 52-year-old woman at average risk asks about screening mammography. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which recommendation is most appropriate?