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FAQs - Breast Cancer Screening Guideline

The American Cancer Society released its current breast cancer screening guideline for women at average risk in October, 2015. Here are some answers to questions people might ask about it.

How does this guideline differ from previous ACS guidelines?

This guideline is for women at average risk for breast cancer, but how do I know if I am at average risk?

Why did ACS change its guideline to say routine screening should start at 45 instead of 40?

What exactly should a woman do at age 40? Should she get screened or not? How should she decide?

Why can women choose to start screening every 2 years at age 55?

Why is a clinical breast exam (CBE) no longer recommended?

Why is a breast-self-exam no longer an option for women in the guidelines?

What are the limitations of mammography and why is it important for women know about them?

What about women who are at higher risk?

Why are there no recommendations for 3D mammography (tomosynthesis)?

Will this guideline affect my ability to get a mammogram?

How was the American Cancer Society’s screening guideline developed?

What about screening women in their 30s and younger? They get breast cancer, too. Doesn’t ACS care about that?

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