The New Guidelines for Mammograms

The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force now says women should begin regular mammograms starting at the age of 40. In the United States, breast cancer accounts for more than 43,000 deaths every year and it is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women. The new guidelines mammograms every other year beginning at 40 are a dramatic shift from the task force's previous recommendation that women begin biennial screenings at age 50.