It's estimated more than 43,000 women in the U.S. will die this year from breast cancer, and the rate is highest for Black women. A new study is prompting calls for this group to get screened at a younger age. HsuTV reports.
finds that clinical trials may be needed to investigate whether Black women should start getting mammograms at younger ages.
"Younger women, Black women, are being diagnosed with breast cancer and dying from breast cancer," Pruthi said.The exact reason why is unclear. Breast cancer screening guidance can be confusing. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force -- medical experts whose recommendations help guide doctors' decisions -- recommends screening every two years starting at age 50.
Pruthi says when to get a mammogram should be determined by assessing risk factors -- and everyone should be aware.
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