Reducing unnecessary mammograms for women over 75
Part of Cancer, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a strategy to help older women avoid getting mammograms they may not need. It asks women aged 75 and older who are due for a mammogram to consider if routine screening is the right choice for them.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman age 75 or older
- You speak English or Spanish
- You have a primary care visit scheduled in the next 2 to 4 weeks
- You haven't had a mammogram in the last 6 months, but you did have one between 7 and 18 months ago
- You have never had breast cancer (including early-stage) or certain breast conditions like precancerous cells
- You do not have dementia
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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