Table 1: Breast cancer screening recommendations for women with an average risk of breast cancer.

American Cancer Society

USPSTF

ACR AND SBI

Informed decision-making with a health care provider ages 40-44

 

Annually starting
at age 45-54

 

Every 2 years (or every year if a woman chooses) beginning at age 55, for as long as a woman is in good health

 

Informed decision-making with a health care provider ages 40-49  

 

Every 2 years
ages 50-74

 

 

Every year starting at age 40, for as long as a woman is in good health