Breast cancer is already one of the most common cancers across the United States, and more Americans are being diagnosed with breast cancer at younger ages, leading to major changes in early detection. This year, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lowered the screening age from 50 to 40. According to WLWT, this is more in line with what breast specialists and medical societies have been recommending for years. Because the incidence of breast cancer is increasing among young women, the age at which breast cancer is examined is now becoming younger. A report released earlier this month by the American Cancer Society found that the incidence of breast cancer among women under 50 is increasing by about 2%. Annie Brown, a breast radiologist at UC Health, said early detection is the best protection against the disease. “Early detection makes a big difference in the treatment of breast cancer,” Dr. Brown said. “We know that not only does it lead to better outcomes in terms of survival rates, but it also leads to better treatment options.” That could mean avoiding chemotherapy,” says Dr. Brown. “That’s why we screen for common and deadly cancers like breast cancer.” Dr. Brown says mammography is the most accurate way to detect the presence or absence of the disease. Our best tool against breast cancer is screening mammography, especially using the latest 3D technology. ” said Dr. Brown. “That’s why we recommend starting screening annually starting at least age 40. Also, if you have additional risk factors, start screening earlier and consider additional tests combined with mammography, such as breast MRI. As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, it’s a good reminder to schedule your annual mammogram, says Dr. Brown.
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Breast cancer is already one of the most common cancers across the United States
More Americans are being diagnosed at younger ages, prompting major changes for earlier detection.
This year, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lowered the screening age from 50 to 40.
WLWT says this is more in line with what breast experts and medical societies have been recommending for years.
Because the incidence of breast cancer is increasing among young women, the age at which breast cancer is examined is now becoming younger.
A report released earlier this month by the American Cancer Society found that breast cancer incidence among women under 50 is increasing by about 2%.
Annie Brown, a breast radiologist at UC Health, says early detection is the best protection against the disease.
“Early detection makes a big difference when dealing with breast cancer,” Dr. Brown said. “We know that not only does it lead to better outcomes in terms of survival, but it also leads to better treatment options.”
“That could mean avoiding more aggressive surgery and possibly avoiding chemotherapy,” Dr. Brown says. “That’s why we test for common and deadly cancers like breast cancer.”
Brown says mammography is the most accurate way to detect the presence or absence of the disease.
“Our greatest tool against breast cancer is screening mammography, especially using the latest 3D technology,” Dr. Brown said. “That’s why we recommend starting screening annually starting at least age 40. Also, if you have additional risk factors, start screening earlier and consider additional tests combined with mammography, such as breast MRI. may need to be done.”
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Dr. Brown says it’s a good reminder to schedule your annual mammogram.
