American Cancer Society
Breast cancer detection guidelines for women aged 40 to 49 years: rationale for the American Cancer Society reaffirmation of recommendations. American Cancer Society
Abstract
Over the past year, the National Cancer Institute has altered its guidelines for early breast cancer screening by omitting any recommendation for mammography and clinical breast examination for women aged 40 to 49 years, while the American Cancer Society has reaffirmed its recommendation for these screening procedures in this age group. This article reviews the process and some of the evidence the American Cancer Society has relied upon in reaffirming its recommended guidelines for early breast cancer detection.
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Published by CA: a cancer journal for clinicians, 1994. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- American Cancer Society
- Published
- 1994
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- CA: a cancer journal for clinicians
- PubMed
- 8019929
- Added to Prognia
- 24 July 2026
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