Organization

Tool

American cancer society

American college of obstetricians and Gynecologists

National Comprehensive Cancer Network

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Mammography start age

Recommended between age 40 - 45 and specifically at age 45 [7] [16]

Stating at age 40 and above, and 40 - 49 after counselling, finally 50 years if patient have not stated before [69]

Starting at 40 years and above [70]

For age 40 - 49 the starting should be an individual decision, however, recommended age 50 years [17]

Clinical breast examination

Do not recommend [7]

For women around age 25 - 39 years should be 1 - 3 years but for women at age 40 above, should be done yearly [69]

Should be every 1 - 3 years for the ages 25 - 39 and yearly for women at age 40 and above [12]

May be offered for women around age 25 - 39 years should be 1 - 3 years but for women at age 40 above, should be done yearly [17]

Mammography screening intervals

Yearly for women at age 40 - 45, and twice a year with an option for yearly screening for age 55 [7]

Yearly or twice a year [69]

Annually

Biennial

Mammography quitting age

Done when life expectancy is less than 10 years [7]

Should be throughout once initiated until age 75 and stop should be based on a shared-decision making [69]

When factors limit life expectancy to 10 years or less [70]

No sufficient evidence for balancing problems and benefits of screening at above age 75 years [17]