What are the risks and benefits of doing mammograms in women ages 40–49 at average risk of breast cancer?. Issue 7 (July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vermani, Prathiba; Bhattacharyya, Adity
• Is Part Of: Evidence-based practice. Volume 18:Issue 7(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-07
• DOI: 10.1097/01.EBP.0000541017.23738.fc
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1095-4120

Abstract

Abstract : Evidence‐Based Answer : Mammographic screening for women 40–49 years of age at average risk of breast cancer yields a 7%‐23% absolute decrease in breast cancer mortality compared with a 22% reduction in women older than 50, but its use should be balanced with the increased risk of false‐positive results (20%‐61%) and overdiagnosis (19% over 10 years) associated with early screening (SOR: A, based on systematic reviews of RCTs with consistent findings).