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Topic: Breast cancer screening

Breast cancer screening is a critical tool for early detection and treatment of breast cancer, with ongoing debates around the optimal age to begin and the appropriate screening modalities.

More on: Breast cancer screening

The podcast episodes provided discuss various aspects of breast cancer screening, including the history and development of mammography as a screening tool, the integration of artificial intelligence in breast cancer detection, and ongoing debates around appropriate screening guidelines.

For example, the episode A History of Mammography chronicles the origins and evolution of mammography, while the episode Would you trust a cancer screening by artificial intelligence? explores the potential benefits and concerns surrounding the use of AI in breast cancer screening.

Additionally, the episode Friday, May 10th, 2024 mentions the US Preventive Services Task Force's recommendation to start mammograms for breast cancer screening at age 40 instead of 50, highlighting the ongoing discussions around screening guidelines.

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