Mammography Guidelines

Our SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY RECOMMENDATIONS

We follow the ACR/SBI screening recommendations

AVERAGE Risk Women

• Screening mammograms starting at age 40
• Every year thereafter as long as in reasonably good health

HIGH Risk Women

• Women with a strong family history of breast cancer or genetic mutation 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

Demystifying the Mammogram Discussion

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

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.