What is the recommended age range for a baseline mammogram?
a. 25 and 30 years
b. 31 and 34 years
c. 35 and 39 years
d. 40 and 45 years
ANS: C
The American Cancer Society recommends that mammograms be performed on women between 35 and 39, and annually for women 40 years of age and older.
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