Mammography Guidelines

Our SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY RECOMMENDATIONS

AVERAGE Risk Women

Screening mammograms at age 40
Every year thereafter as long as reasonably healthy

HIGH Risk Women

Women with a strong family history of breast cancer may benefit from starting screening earlier than age 40
Consult physician about when to start mammography & if any additional imaging is needed such as high risk breast MRI

Self Breast Awareness

Learn to identify possible changes in breasts
Continue yearly check-ups & clinical breast exams by health care providers

RESOURCES

ACR, SBI: Some black women need earlier breast screening

New guidelines from ACR and SBI call for major changes to breast cancer screening process

Breast Cancer Screening in Women at Higher-Than-Average Risk: Recommendations From the ACR

EWBC White Paper on Screening Guidelines

Screening Guidelines Comparison Sheet (densebreast-info.org)

SBI/ACR Screening Guidelines (Society of Breast Imaging/American College of Radiology)

What You Need to Know About New Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening

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This page is intended as an educational resource only. It is not a substitute for professional care. Please see your physician if you have any concerns about your own health.