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A government task force has recommended major changes in breast cancer screening guidelines, suggesting that most women should not begin getting routine mammograms until age 50, and then only once every two years.

Doctors and advocacy groups had mixed reactions to the changes. Some welcomed the shift, but others, including the American Cancer Society, said they would continue to recommend annual mammograms for women over 40.

Two doctors answered your questions on the new guidelines. Due to scheduling conflicts, this was not produced as an Insider Forum. Instead, read excerpts and listen to the full audio of the answers.

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Otis Brawley, American Cancer Society
Dr. Otis Brawley is the chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, and a professor of oncology, hematology and epidemiology at Emory University School of Medicine.
Jeffrey Tice, UCSF
Dr. Jeffrey Tice is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, where his work includes research on breast cancer screening.
Diana Pettiti, Arizona State University
Dr. Diana Petitti was originally scheduled to participate in this forum. She is vice chair of the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, the panel that issued the new guidelines. Dr. Petitti is no longer able to participate; another expert will take her place.
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