New ACP Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations

In 2024, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended biennial mammography (Figure 1) beginning at age 40, based on rising breast cancer incidence in women younger than 50 and new modeling of benefits and harms. Notably, the Grade B recommendation triggered expanded insurance coverage. The American College of Physicians (ACP)’s latest guidance, synthesizing systematic reviews used by the USPSTF along with Canadian and European guideline-issuing organizations, reaffirms the ACP’s 2019 recommendation to start screening at age 50.

Key Recommendat…