Mammograms should start at 40, task force recommends

MAY 1, 20246 MIN
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Mammograms should start at 40, task force recommends

MAY 1, 20246 MIN

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A key scientific panel updated its recommendations on breast cancer screenings and the changes could potentially save thousands of lives. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that all women start getting biennial mammograms at age 40. The previous guidelines started at age 50. Ali Rogin discussed more with Dr. Wanda Nicholson. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders