The American College of Physicians (ACP) has updated its guidance on screening for breast cancer in asymptomatic average-risk women using recent high-quality clinical recommendations from...
Every so often, the task force systematically reviews the evidence behind cancer screening and issues recommendations by age and potential risk factors, said Dr. John Wong, vice-chair of...
Studies found that centers provided incomplete or unbalanced information, which could lead to unnecessary screenings and health complications in older adults.
Some might be better off not knowing they have breast cancer because they are likely to die of other causes long before breast cancer would threaten their health.
