The issue of what age to start mammogram screening has generated a fair amount of controversy. Whereas the American College of Radiology, Society of Breast Imaging and the American Society of Breast Surgeons all recommend starting screening mammography at age 40, others recommend starting at age 45 or even 50.
At the center of this controversy is the discussion of benefits vs. harms. The lower incidence of breast cancer and the higher rate of false positive recalls for younger women has led s...
