Survey finds many women still believe mammograms should start at age 50—experts say age 40
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A new national survey commissioned by the OSUCCC – James finds many women still misunderstand breast cancer screening guidelines—often believing mammograms should start at 50—while experts urge most average-risk women to begin annual mammograms at age 40.