When screening for breast cancer, different tests can be used. These recommendations provide information about the use of digital mammography or tomosynthesis in asymptomatic women not at high risk of breast cancer.

These recommendations have been updated during the latest Guidelines Development Group meeting, considering available evidence until 15 April 2021.

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT)

In the context of an organised screening programme, for asymptomatic women with an average risk of breast cancer, the ECIBC's Guidelines Development Group (GDG) suggests:

  • using either DBT or digital mammography 
    (conditional recommendation, very low certainty of the evidence)
  • not using both DBT and digital mammography 
    (conditional recommendation, very low certainty of the evidence)

Since the GDG made a strong recommendation for screening at ages 50-69, these apply specifically to this age group.

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