mammograms - when to begin the screening?

At Mayo Clinic, doctors offer mammograms to women beginning at age 40 and continuing annually. When to begin mammogram screening and how often to repeat it is a personal decision.

Mayo Clinic recommends women and their doctors discuss the benefits, risks and limitations of mammograms and decide together what is best. Also consider your personal situation and preferences in making your decision.

Not all organizations agree on mammogram guidelines. For instance, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force mammogram guidelines recommend women begin screening at age 50 and repeat the test every two years. The American Cancer Society and other organizations recommend screening begin at 40 and continue annually.

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• 40以上的女性，你们每年做mammogram吗？ -天边的蔷薇- ♀ (0 bytes) () 01/15/2015 postreply 17:34:46

• 我自己是每年必须作。 -yhr- ♀ (0 bytes) () 01/15/2015 postreply 18:54:50

• 我也一样，每年都做，但又当心过多的辐射。。。 -天边的蔷薇- ♀ (0 bytes) () 01/15/2015 postreply 18:59:58