1 in 3 women confused about breast cancer screening guidelines

Nearly one-third of women report being confused about breast cancer screening recommendations, according to survey findings published on October 16 by the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.Researchers led by Ashley Pariser, MD, found that while about 93% of individuals recognize a lump as a symptom of breast cancer, less than half recognize other common symptoms tied to the disease.“Screening mammography is our No. 1 defense in detecting and addressing breast cancers at their earliest, most treatable stages, but it is also very important for people to be familiar with the look and feel of their own breast tissue so that sometimes subtle changes can be evaluated quickly to give us the best chance at early detection,” Pariser said in a statement.While advances have been made in recent decades for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, the disease still presents as a persistent challenge in women’s health. In 2023 alone, medical societies and organizations updated their recommendations for breast cancer screening, though they aren’t uniform. For example, the American College of Radiology recommends that all women undergo a breast cancer risk workup by the age of 25 while reiterating that women should begin annual mammography at age 40. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force meanwhile recommends biennial screening with mammography beginning at age 40 for all women, a B-grade recommendation.Pariser and colleagues sought to gather perceptions regarding brea...
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