Risk of dying from breast cancer has dropped dramatically

Most women diagnosed early with breast cancer now go on to survive the disease long-term

• Jun 14, 2023

Women should start breast cancer screening at 40, task force recommendation

Breast cancer accounts for more than 43,000 deaths every year

• May 10, 2023

Women should begin breast cancer screenings at age 40

Trish Christakis reports an increase in breast cancer diagnoses has led to new guidelines for when women should get their first screenings.

• May 10, 2023

Women should start breast cancer screening at age 40 instead of 50, health task force

The American Cancer Society had already been recommending women start mammograms in their 40s

• May 9, 2023

Women should start breast cancer screenings at age 40 instead of 50, health task force

The American Cancer Society had already been recommending women start mammograms in their 40s

• May 9, 2023

Health task force says mammograms should start at 40

The US Preventive Services Task Force is proposing that all women at average risk of breast cancer start screening at age 40 to reduce their risk of dying from the disease.

• May 9, 2023