UW-Madison: New study: Analysis supports new recommendation to begin mammogram screening at 40

MADISON, Wis. – Breast cancer screening every two years beginning at age 40 has the potential to reduce the number of women who die of breast cancer while minimizing the harms, according to a large study published today. These results helped inform the updated final recommendation of the United States Preventive Services Task Force released today. Since 2009, the task force has recommended that wo...