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Listen "TMA Supports Guidelines Recommending Younger Breast Cancer Screening Age"
Episode Synopsis
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis affecting women aside from skin cancer – and cases are increasing among Texas women under age 50 – so the Texas Medical Association (TMA) is advocating routine screening for women at age 40.
At its 2025 annual meeting, the TMA House of Delegates adopted policy supporting the American College of Radiology and Society of Breast Imaging recommendation that women of average risk begin undergoing annual mammograms at age 40, with no upper age limit.
In a new episode of the TMA Health Beat podcast, Terri L. Woodard, MD, co-chair of the TMA Committee on Cancer, said, “We want fewer women to die of cancer. We want people to have access to screening and literally save their lives.” The committee advocated for TMA to support the policy recommendation.
Photo credit: Viacheslav Yakobchuk – stock.adobe.com
NOTICE:
This podcast is intended for general informational purposes only. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal or medical advice and does not ensure a successful outcome. This podcast does not substitute for the advice of a physician or other health care professional. Consulting a personal physician is always a good practice when faced with health issues to obtain specific medical advice taking into consideration each person’s medical situation. Persons should not rely on this information when dealing with personal health matters; rather medical advice from their own personal physician should be sought. Although TMA has attempted to present materials that are accurate and useful, some material may be outdated and TMA shall not be liable to anyone for any inaccuracy, error, or omission, regardless of cause, or for any damages resulting therefrom.
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This podcast is also not intended to establish medical standards of care for the purposes of litigation, including expert testimony. The standard of care is dependent upon the particular facts and circumstances of each individual case and no generalization can be made that would apply to all cases.
At its 2025 annual meeting, the TMA House of Delegates adopted policy supporting the American College of Radiology and Society of Breast Imaging recommendation that women of average risk begin undergoing annual mammograms at age 40, with no upper age limit.
In a new episode of the TMA Health Beat podcast, Terri L. Woodard, MD, co-chair of the TMA Committee on Cancer, said, “We want fewer women to die of cancer. We want people to have access to screening and literally save their lives.” The committee advocated for TMA to support the policy recommendation.
Photo credit: Viacheslav Yakobchuk – stock.adobe.com
NOTICE:
This podcast is intended for general informational purposes only. The information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal or medical advice and does not ensure a successful outcome. This podcast does not substitute for the advice of a physician or other health care professional. Consulting a personal physician is always a good practice when faced with health issues to obtain specific medical advice taking into consideration each person’s medical situation. Persons should not rely on this information when dealing with personal health matters; rather medical advice from their own personal physician should be sought. Although TMA has attempted to present materials that are accurate and useful, some material may be outdated and TMA shall not be liable to anyone for any inaccuracy, error, or omission, regardless of cause, or for any damages resulting therefrom.
Certain links provided with this information may connect to websites maintained by third parties. TMA has no control over these websites, or the information, goods or services provided by third parties. TMA shall have no liability for any use or reliance by a user on these third-party websites or information provided by third parties.
This podcast is also not intended to establish medical standards of care for the purposes of litigation, including expert testimony. The standard of care is dependent upon the particular facts and circumstances of each individual case and no generalization can be made that would apply to all cases.
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