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Radiology Groups Push Back on New Cancer Screening Guidelines

Radiology groups say the ACP's new screening recommendations conflict with nearly every major cancer organization and could cost thousands of lives annually.

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  • Kerri Miller

  • April 17, 2026

  • 2 min

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    The American College of Radiology and Society of Breast Imaging criticized the ACP's new breast cancer screening guidelines as outdated and dangerous.

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    The ACP's recommendation to screen biennially for ages 50 to 74 could lead to an estimated 10,000 additional breast cancer deaths annually in the US.

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    The ACR and SBI advocate for annual screening starting at age 40, aligning with multiple national cancer organizations.

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    The radiology groups challenged the ACP's stance on dense breasts, arguing that current research supports more comprehensive screening methods.

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    The ACR and SBI urged clinicians to ignore the ACP's recommendations and adhere to annual screening guidelines.

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Radiology Groups Push Back on New Cancer Screening Guidelines

  • by Kerri Miller

  • April 17, 2026

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