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New guidelines recommend mammograms start at 40

New guidelines say women should begin getting regular mammograms every two years starting at age 40 if they are at average risk of breast cancer. That’s a significant change from previous guidance by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force that said women could start routine mammograms at 50. Stephanie Sy reports.

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