Women now recommended to begin mammograms at 40
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All women are now encouraged to start screening for breast cancer at age 40, a U.S. task force announced Tuesday, revising a past recommendation to begin regular mammograms at 50. The updated pract…
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Mammograms should start at age 40, per a U.S. health task force: 'This was a big victory today
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Prioritizing Your Annual Women's Wellness Visit - Charlotte Radiology
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The Trouble With Getting a Mammogram at 40
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Medical panel lowers recommended age for mammograms to 40
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Women Should Start Getting Regular Mammograms at Age 40, Here's Why
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How mammograms can detect breast cancer
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Women are now recommended to start mammograms at age 40
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New Guidelines Encourage Women to Begin Regular Mammograms at Age 40
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Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention: What 40-Somethings Should Know - The New York Times
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Breast Cancer Screening: Is 50 the New 40?, Center for Women's Health