7 board-style questions on breast cancer screening in the PulseMD family medicine question bank — physician-reviewed, written against current guidelines with the reference cited on each question. Two free samples below; the full set with answers, explanations, and spaced review is free to start.
A 42-year-old woman with no significant medical or family history presents for an annual wellness visit. She has never had a mammogram and asks about breast cancer screening. Her last menstrual period was 2 weeks ago, and her clinical breast exam is unremarkable. According to the 2024 USPSTF recommendations, what is the most appropriate screening recommendation?
A 42-year-old woman finds a painless lump in her left breast during self-examination. On clinical exam, there is a 2 cm firm, non-tender, mobile mass in the upper outer quadrant. She has no nipple discharge, skin changes, or axillary lymphadenopathy. She has no family history of breast or ovarian cancer. Mammogram shows a solid mass (BI-RADS 4). What is the most appropriate next step?
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