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Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Carly Weeks
Publication Date: May 9, 2024 - 14:23

Breast cancer screening should start at age 40, Canadian Cancer Society says

May 9, 2024
The Canadian Cancer Society is changing its stance on mammography and urging provinces and territories to lower the screening age for average risk individuals to 40 from 50.The organization cites “evolving evidence” and a groundswell of public support for its recommendation change.The issue of breast screening has been in the spotlight in recent months, following a decision by a U.S. national task force to recommend formally moving the screening age for average risk individuals to 40 from 50.


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