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New guidelines recommend earlier mammograms amid rise in breast cancer among younger women

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New guidelines say women should begin getting regular mammograms every two years starting at age 40 if they are at average risk of breast cancer. That’s a significant change from previous guidance by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force that said women could start routine mammograms at 50. Stephanie Sy reports.

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U.S. & Canada
Tags
breast cancer, breast cancer awareness, breast cancer screening
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