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Breast Cancer Screening Protocols in NY

The American Cancer Society has screening guidelines for women at average risk and high risk of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in American women. Finding breast cancer early and receiving treatment are the most important strategies for preventing deaths from breast cancer.

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Breast cancer that’s found early, when it’s small and has not spread, is easier to treat successfully. Breast cancer is sometimes found after symptoms appear, but many women with breast cancer have no symptoms. This is why regular breast cancer screening is so important. Getting regular screening tests is the most reliable way to find breast cancer early.

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Breast Cancer Screening Guidance

Current American Cancer Society guidance for women at average risk says:

  • Women ages 40 to 44 have the option to begin annual mammograms.
  • Women ages 45 to 54 should receive a mammogram every year.
  • Women 55 and older may switch to mammograms every other year or continue annually. Screening should continue while a woman is in good health and expected to live at least 10 more years.

The American Cancer Society does not recommend clinical breast exams as a screening method for average-risk women. Women should know how their breasts normally look and feel and report changes promptly, but breast self-exams and clinical breast exams are not substitutes for mammography. Women at high risk may need an MRI in addition to a mammogram and should make an individualized screening plan with a qualified clinician.

Medical source: American Cancer Society breast cancer screening recommendations (revised July 23, 2026). Recommendations can change; patients should discuss the timing and type of screening with their healthcare provider.

Think you’re alone? You’re not:

To learn more about the stories of people we’ve represented in lawsuits because their doctors failed to diagnose their cancer in a timely manner, click here. 

The Medical Team We Use to Investigate Your Case:

We have longstanding relationships with many of the top medical experts in this field. We hire these experts to review your medical records and test results, and determine whether your breast cancer should have been diagnosed sooner. If you suspect you’ve been the victim of a doctors’ failure to make a timely diagnosis of your cancer, contact us for a free case evaluation.

Taking Care of Your Family:

If you’re worried about who will take care of your family should your cancer prove fatal, or if you’re worried about how you’ll pay for your medical bills, learn more about the compensation you might be able to recover if your doctor failed to make a timely diagnosis of your cancer. See the results* we have obtained for our clients due to their doctors’ failure to diagnose their cancer early.

*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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