Screening for Breast Cancer in Asymptomatic, Average-Risk Adult Females: A Guidance Statement From the American College of Physicians (Version 2)

Amir Qaseem; Curtis S. Harrod; Ethan M. Balk; Itziar Etxeandia-Ikobaltzeta; Carolyn J. Crandall; J. Thomas Cross; Nick Fitterman; Matthew Gibson; Johanna Lewis; Katherine Mackey; Matthew C. Miller; Adam J. Obley; Paul Shekelle; Kate Carroll; Tatyana Shamliyan; Jennifer Yost; Carolyn J. Crandall; Ethan M. Balk; Itziar Etxeandia-Ikobaltzeta; Curtis S. Harrod; Amir Qaseem; J. Thomas Cross; Nick Fitterman; Matthew Gibson; Johanna Lewis; Katherine Mackey; Matthew C. Miller; Adam J. Obley; Paul Shekelle; Kate Carroll; Tatyana Shamliyan; Jennifer Yost

doi:10.7326/annals-25-05116

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The aim is to provide updated guidance for clinicians on breast cancer screening practices for average-risk females.
Developed an updated guidance statement.
Focused on asymptomatic adult females.
Targeted internal medicine physicians and other clinicians.
Offers recommendations for effective screening practices.
Enhances decision-making for average-risk females.
Encourages early detection and improved outcomes.

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Updated guidance assists clinicians in screening average-risk females for breast cancer, enhancing care quality.

Abstract

The purpose of this updated guidance statement is to guide internal medicine physicians and other clinicians on screening for breast cancer in asymptomatic, average-risk adult females.

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