Mammogram Screening Recommendations, Pick one women’s health screening guideline, such as mammogram, Pap smear, bone mineral density scan, or colonoscopy, and outline the current screening recommendations alongside the governing body you selected for age and frequency. Discuss any reasons for potential deviations from routine screening frequency. How do you manage the variety of governing bodies that struggle with a consensus for screening? How do you explain these differences to your patient?

Mammogram Screening Recommendations

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), current mammogram recommendations for women at average risk of breast cancer are: Women aged 45 to 54 should have a mammogram every year. Women aged 55 and older should switch to a mammogram every 2 years, or can continue yearly mammograms if they prefer. However, the ACS also notes that women should talk with their healthcare provider about their risk for breast cancer and what schedule is best for them, as well as their personal preferences. There are potential deviations from these routine screening recommendations for certain women. For example, the ACS states that women with a higher-than-average risk of breast cancer (such as those with a strong family history of breast cancer) may need to start mammograms earlier and/or have them more often. Managing the variety of governing bodies that may have different screening recommendations can be challenging. It is important for healthcare providers to be aware of the various guidelines and to discuss the options with their patients, taking into account their individual risk factors and preferences. Cont…