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Question 3

June 14, 2018

 

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Which of the items below are possible benefits of starting breast cancer screening at age 40 that a provider may want to introduce into an SDM discussion:

 

 

 

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Screening may diagnose cancer earlier when it is easier to treat, and negative tests can provide peace of mind.
 

 

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The percent breast cancer mortality reduction is greater for women 40-49 than for older women
 

 

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Most national organizations recommend stopping screening at age 69 instead of age 74 if a woman starts screening at age 40.
 

 

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False positive tests occur rarely for women age 40-49
 

 

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None of the above
 

 

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