Abstract
Breast cancer remains the most common nonskin cancer among women and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Early detection through screening and advances in treatment have contributed to a 39% mortality reduction in the United States since 1990. The NCCN Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis recommend annual mammographic screening for average-risk women beginning at age 40 years. Mammographic screening and subsequent treatment reduces breast cancer mortality based on a wide range of studies. This article highlights NCCN's position on screening mammography and the screening controversy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1398-1404 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | JNCCN Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2018 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology