7 board-style questions on breast cancer screening in the PulseMD family medicine question bank, 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 48-year-old woman presents to establish care. She had a normal screening mammogram at age 46 and is due for repeat imaging. She reports that her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 62, but she has no other family history of breast or ovarian cancer. She has never undergone genetic testing. Her BMI is 31 kg/m2, and she began menarche at age 11. According to USPSTF guidelines, what is the most appropriate next step?
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