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New research suggests that all women turning 40 should get a breast cancer risk assessment

About Half of Women May Benefit From Mammograms at 40

Study puts new scrutiny on latest guidelines, which recommend screening can begin at age 45 or 50
Mammography may also be effective for identifying cardiovascular disease in women

ACC: Mammograms May Also Help Identify Cardiovascular Disease

The breast screening test compared well to heart CT scans, researchers say
For women with mammography-negative dense breasts

Breast Cancer Detection With Ultrasound Tops Tomosynthesis

False-positive recall rate similar; findings in women with mammography-negative dense breasts
Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging can add to mammography in predicting the extent of ductal carcinoma in situ

Pre-Op MRI Improves Accuracy for Predicting Extent of DCIS

Preoperative MRI adds to accuracy of mammography in predicting disease extent
Many older Americans are unnecessarily screened for breast and prostate cancer

Many Seniors Getting Unneeded Mammography, PSA Screens

Rate of non-recommended screening 15.7 percent in those 65 years and older
There is variability in radiation-induced breast cancer incidence and mortality associated with digital mammography screening

Incidence of Radiation-Induced Breast Cancer Examined

Women with large breasts projected to have increased risk of radiation-induced breast cancer
For women undergoing digital mammography screening

False-Positive Mammography Results Are Common

Highest rates of false-positive results and additional imaging seen for women aged 40 to 49 years
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends biennial screening mammography for women aged 50 to 74 years. These findings form the basis of a final recommendation statement published online Dec. 12 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

USPSTF Recommends Biennial Screening Mammography

Biennial mammography endorsed for those aged 50 to 74 years; earlier screening is individual decision
Regular mammograms still benefit elderly women

Research Supports Annual Mammograms for Elderly Women

Screenings tied to improved breast cancer mortality among those over 69
Ultrasound and mammography appear equally likely to detect breast cancer

Breast CA Detection Comparable for Ultrasound, Mammography

But ultrasound has more false positives, researchers find