Carilion Physicians Question New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines: Advise Women to Continue Annual Mammography Begining at Age 40

Carilion Clinic physicians advise women to continue annual mammography screenings beginning at age 40, and women of all ages to continue breast self-exams. This, in response to new guidelines announced by the United States Preventive Services Task Force.The American Cancer Society also states that it will not change its guidelines for breast cancer screening. Hear what physicians have to say: