NBCC’s Evidence-Based Positions Backed by USPSTF

The National Breast Cancer Coalition stands for evidence-based positions on the important issues in breast cancer.  We want the public to have the facts about this disease. 
 
For years, NBCC has told the public the difficult truth about the limitations and risks of breast cancer screening, both for mammography and breast self examination.  The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) today has released revised guidelines that, in part, reflect our long-held position on screening. Revisions include recommending against universal screening mammography for women aged 40-49, recommending every other year screening for women 50-74, rather than annual screening and recommending against teaching breast self examination.

Read our FAQ about the new guidelines or download your own copy of the FAQ.

Read our press statement and official analysis about the new USPSTF guidelines.

NBCC President Fran Visco testifies before Congress. Watch and read the testimony.

Review our October 2009 Statement on Mammography Screening.

Educate yourself about the myths and truths about breast cancer, specifically those related to mammography and breast self-exam (BSE).

NBCC needs your support so that we can keep educating the public about the truth about breast cancer. We’ve always been ahead of the curve in examining and sharing the evidence with women and men everywhere. Join NBCC and become a member today.