Breast Cancer Screening in Older Women: The Importance of Shared Decision Making

This article will review current recommendations for breast cancer screening in women over the age of 74. It will also present clear guidelines for primary care clinicians to follow that incorporate shared decision-making techniques, tools for estimating the risks and benefits of screening mammography, and strategies for integrating a patient's life expectancy and comorbidities into the decision-making process. We also emphasize the importance of using thoughtful communication strategies to fully engage older women in the breast cancer screening discussion.

Source: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine - May 18, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Schrager, S., Ovsepyan, V., Burnside, E. Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research