We, the undersigned, oppose the new breast cancer screening recommendations put forth by the American Cancer Society on October 20, 2015. Among us are “average risk” women who were diagnosed with breast cancer prior to the age of 45; cancer survivors whose lives were saved by early detection, either through mammogram or clinical breast exam; women who were diagnosed with aggressive forms of breast cancer after the age of 54; individuals with genetic mutations who fight our insurance companies to get coverage for preventative screenings and treatments; people with relatives, friends, or loved ones who were diagnosed with cancer earlier than age 45; citizens who are concerned with the effect these new American Cancer Society recommendations will have on insurance policy makers. For the past 25 years, the rate of deaths from breast cancer has been decreasing. The largest decrease in death from breast cancer has been among women age 50 or younger. This is largely attributed to the widespread access and encouragement of early breast cancer screenings, screenings which were supported by the American Cancer Society’s prior recommendations. We are concerned as to why the American Cancer Society would feel it necessary to make new recommendations that fly in the face of the progress that has already been made. The American Cancer Society and its recommendations have a great influence over insurance policy makers, doctors, and medical institutions in the United States. We think these new recommendations are careless, knowing that insurance companies, doctors and institutions will create new stringent policies based on these recommendations. Once these new policies are in place, it will be much more difficult for women to fight for access to and coverage for life-saving breast cancer screenings. We believe the American Cancer Society should devote its time and resources to advocating for increased awareness of methods for early detection of breast cancer, more easily accessible genetic testing for women, and availability of highly effective treatments for all women fighting cancer, regardless of insurance coverage. We believe the American Cancer Society should play an active role in breaking down the barriers between women and vigilant breast care prevention, rather than assisting in building new barriers.