Risk-Based Screening More Effective Than Age-Based Mammograms

Doctors usually check for breast cancer in all women of a certain age.

But a new study says it's better to check each woman's risk first.

This risk check looks at genes, health, and lifestyle.

The study found that this new way is just as good at finding cancer early, but it's smarter because it focuses on women who really need it.

It also found that many women with high risk don't have a family history of breast cancer, so they might not get the help they need under current rules.

This could change how doctors check for breast cancer in the future.