age recommendations for mammogram
Figure 3.1 shows the breast cancer screening recommendations for women at average risk. For women ages 50-69, the life-saving benefits of mammography are clear. Women ages 50-69 should have mammograms on a regular basis. Individual study findings on the benefits of mammography vary.
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends: 1  Women ages 50 to 74 years should get a mammogram every 2 years. 2  Women younger than age 50 should talk to a doctor about when to start and how often to have a mammogram.