A patient, female, 50 years of age, with no family history of breast cancer or prior personal history of breast malignancies, comes in for her routine check-up. According to current recommendations, which screening procedure should the medical assistant advise the patient to consider and schedule accordingly?
Monthly clinical breast examinations by a healthcare professional
Breast ultrasound screening every six months
Routine mammography every two years
Annual genetic counseling and BRCA1/BRCA2 genetic testing
Mammography is recommended every two years for women aged 50 to 74 with an average risk of breast cancer, according to the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines. This recommendation is based on evidence that biennial screening mammography is effective in reducing mortalities due to breast cancer among women in this age group. Other options, like genetic counseling/testing or ultrasound, are generally considered for people at higher risk (due to family history or genetic predisposition) or when there are existing symptoms that warrant further examination beyond standard screening protocols.
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