Breast Cancer Screening in the Intermediate-Risk Population: Falling Through the Cracks?

Can Assoc Radiol J. 2024 Aug;75(3):593-600. doi: 10.1177/08465371241234544. Epub 2024 Feb 29.

Abstract

Breast cancer screening guidelines vary for women at intermediate risk (15%-20% lifetime risk) for developing breast cancer across jurisdictions. Currently available risk assessment models have differing strengths and weaknesses, creating difficulty and ambiguity in selecting the most appropriate model to utilize. Clarifying which model to utilize in individual circumstances may help determine the best screening guidelines to use for each individual.

Keywords: breast cancer risk assessment; breast cancer screening; breast cancer screening guidelines; intermediate risk; risk stratification.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Early Detection of Cancer* / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography* / methods
  • Mass Screening / methods
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Risk Assessment / methods
  • Risk Factors