Chief Healthcare Executive May 2, 2024
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has issued new recommendations for screenings to begin at age 40. Some hoped to see more guidance for women.
Women should begin getting screened for breast cancer at the age of 40, according to new guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
The task force released draft recommendations last year, and published the finalized recommendations this week.
Here’s a quick overview of the recommendations, and where they have garnered praise and some criticism.
What’s the significance of saying screenings should begin at age 40?
It’s a significant change from the task force’s earlier guidance. Previously, the task force said regular screenings should begin at age 50.
Wanda Nicholson, MD, chairwoman of the task...
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