Dr. Dalton and Dr. Carlos co-author research on mammograms

Despite 2009 recommendations to stop giving women under 50 screening mammograms, the rate of first mammograms occurring at age 40 is on the increase, according to a new study.

In an update this week, the panel noted that women, especially those at high risk for breast cancer, should consult with their doctor at around age 40 about the right time to start screening.