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When to initiate screening for breast cancer, how often to screen, and how long to screen are questions that continue to spark emotional debates. A new study compares the number of deaths that might be prevented as a result of three of the most widely discussed recommendations for screening mammography. …
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21 April
Federal Panel Drafts Controversial Recommendations on Breast Cancer Screening
Debate surrounding the recommended age for women to initiate breast cancer screening has caused a stir between experts, and a draft proposal from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) could potentially cause insurers to stop covering mammograms in younger individuals. On Monday, the USPSTF issued a draft proposal saying …