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Busting Some Myths About Mammograms
I believe that mammograms are lifesaving tools in the fight against breast cancer. I have always been proactive about my health and participate in screening that is available to me, including regular mammograms and pap smears. Please note that breast cancer…
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Canada’s Task Force Disappoints Canadian Women and Experts with Refusal to Change Screening Guidelines
Last week, the Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care announced that it would be standing firm on its guidance that breast screening in Canada begin at age 50. In a symbolic gesture and a small win for those who vehemently…
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Breast screening for women in the US moves to 40 but it’s not all good news
After extensive analysis and debate, the US Preventative Services Task Force has released its final breast screening recommendations, suggesting that all women now get screened for breast cancer every other year, starting at age 40 and continuing through age 74, to…
