The new recommendation advises most women to start mammogram screenings at age 40, based on data showing increased death rates in their 40s.
Delaying screenings until 50 could result in 25,000 women dying from breast cancer, highlighting the potential impact of the revised guidelines.
Dr. Maxine Jochelson emphasizes that delaying screenings for women aged 40-50 can lead to more aggressive cancers, larger surgeries, and increased need for chemotherapy.
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