Report: Mammograms may not be needed until age 50
source: http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-11-17-1Amammogram17_ST_N.htm?csp=34&utm_source=feed...
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Most women don't need to get mammograms until they reach age 50, according to a controversial new report that recommends that far fewer women undergo the breast cancer screenings.
For years, mammograms have been recommended every year or two for women beginning at age 40. The new report from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, issued Monday night, now says women this age should simply talk to their doctors about the benefits and risks. The group also says there's no benefit to performing breast self-exams. The recommendations, which help shape how doctors practice, don't affect women at high risk, such as those with strong family histories of cancer.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-11-17-1Amammogram17_ST_N.htm?csp=34&...
For years, mammograms have been recommended every year or two for women beginning at age 40. The new report from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, issued Monday night, now says women this age should simply talk to their doctors about the benefits and risks. The group also says there's no benefit to performing breast self-exams. The recommendations, which help shape how doctors practice, don't affect women at high risk, such as those with strong family histories of cancer.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-11-17-1Amammogram17_ST_N.htm?csp=34&...
