In a major shift, an influential medical panel is now advising that women begin routine mammography screening at age 40—a decade earlier than it previously advised. But some experts feel the revamped guidelines do not go far enough.
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Mammograms, Starting at Age 40
Updated recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advise earlier screening
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