Mammograms and Younger Women: The New Findings

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False-positive results are a potential downside of breast cancer screening, and one that the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) says should be considered by patients and their doctors.
False-positives occur when a mammogram finds something that looks like cancer, but it turns out not to be. These can cause a patient unnecessary emotional distress and lead to additional testing.
A new study found that false-positive results and recommendations for additional imaging were more common among younger women (ages 40 to 49) and those with certain risk factors for breast cancer. False-negative results and biopsy recommendations were less common.