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] |