A 39-year-old female presents to your office for her annual well-woman exam. She reports that she has a maternal aunt and a cousin who have had breast cancer, so she does her self-breast exams every month. She would like to start getting mammograms, but her friends all say she doesn’t need to worry about a mammogram until she’s at least close to 50.
- What are the mammogram recommendations from American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), American Cancer Society (ACS), and United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)?
- What is meant by shared decision-making regarding screening for breast cancer?
- What are the screening recommendations regarding self-breast exams and clinical breast exams?
- Based on the scenario provided, what recommendations would you give this patient?
- What factored into your decision making?
