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    Mammography screening for breast cancer shows clear benefits for women aged 50 and older. High-quality mammography equipment and techniques are essential for achieving these life-saving screening benefits.

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    • Oncology
    • Radiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Guidelines for mammography screening in breast cancer lack consensus regarding optimal patient selection, frequency, and age.
    • Existing studies present varied data on the benefits and risks associated with mammography screening.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of mammography screening for breast cancer based on historical study data.
    • To identify the age groups that demonstrably benefit from mammography screening.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of data from American, Dutch, Swedish, and Italian breast cancer screening studies conducted between the 1960s and 1980s.
    • Examination of mortality reduction as a primary outcome measure.

    Main Results:

    • Mammography screening provides an unambiguous benefit in reducing breast cancer mortality.
    • This benefit is clearly observed only in women aged 50 years and older.

    Conclusions:

    • Mammography screening is effective for reducing breast cancer mortality in women aged 50 and above.
    • Physicians should ensure the use of high-quality mammography equipment and techniques when screening women over 49 to maximize benefits.