Dr. Seltzer's Breast Newsletter 

This newsletter is published as a source of current information related to breast health and is not intended to be used for personal advice. Reported facts as well as commentary by Dr. Seltzer, when appropriate, will be listed. 

This page will contain breast information and will be periodically revised.

Updated Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

American Cancer Society
The most significant recommendations were:

Mammography: The organization despite any controversy strongly feels that mammography is effective in decreasing mortality from breast cancer and recommends annual mammography for women aged 40 years and greater.

 

Breast Self -Examination: was not considered to be of value in decreasing mortality and therefore the recommendation has now changed to breast self-examination being optional or being done less frequently. A note, however, is that women should report any change noted to their doctor promptly.

 

Clinical Breast Examination: should be part of a woman's periodic health examination by a professional and should take place every three years for women in their 20's and 30's and annually after age 40.

 

Older women and women with serious health problems: should continue with annual mammography irrespective of age unless the life expectancy of the person is significantly shortened or they have very serious medical problems.

 

Women known to be at increased risk: may benefit from starting mammography as early as age 30. They may also benefit from the use of breast ultrasound and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

 

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