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Is it safe to get biennial mammogram vs annual. i am 56 and dont have dense breasts. i really worry about the radiation ?
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Yes, biannual mammogram is fine if you do not have dense breast or significant family history. Most developed countries adopt guideline of biannual mammogram. US preventive services task force (USPSTF) and American college of physicians (ACP) also recommend biannual mammogram.
Answered 8/29/2022
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