Table 4 Evaluated screening strategies for breast cancer in women with a BRCA1/2/u mutation

From: Which screening strategy should be offered to women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations? A simulation of comparative cost-effectiveness

Age (years)

Dutch strategy

UK strategy

US strategy

25–30

MRI every year

No screening

MRI and mammography every year

30–50

MRI and mammography every year

MRI and mammography every year

MRI and mammography every year

50–60

MRI and mammography every year

Mammography every 3 years in NBSP

MRI and mammography every year

60–70

Mammography every 2 years in NBSP

Mammography every 3 years in NBSP

MRI and mammography every year

70–75

Mammography every 2 years in NBSP

No screening

MRI and mammography every year

Age over 75 when being in good health

No screening

No screening

MRI and mammography every year

  1. Abbreviation: NBSP=National Breast Cancer Screening Program.