The sample includes WHI participants without history of breast cancer who were enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B for ≥2 years from 2005–2010, and who completed WHI baseline attitudinal questionnaires (n = 48,291). We used survival modeling to examine whether screening frequency varied by...
When should I get my first mammogram, and what are the breast cancer screening guidelines? Various organizations have differing recommendations regarding the timing and frequency of mammography. The American Cancer Societyrecommends that a woman obtain her first baseline mammogram at the age of 45 and...
• Women between the ages of 35 and 39 are eligible to receive one baseline screening mammogram. • Women with breast implants are eligible for screening mammography when the screening mammogramis performed within the aforementioned age and frequency limitations. • Services will only be allowed ...