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Breast Cancer Screening
Women want to participate in decision on first mammogram
July 24th, 2005
Women in their 40s considering their first screening mammogram want information on potential harm and benefits and want to participate in the decision-making process, according to a study in the June 27, 2005, issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. Routine screening mammograms are often recommended for women beginning at age 40, but primary care clinicians are encouraged to inform their patients of the benefits and potential harms of the procedure and to invite them to share in the decision making, according to background information in the article. Previous studies suggest that women overestimate the risk of breast cancer and the benefits of...
Source: Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA (2005-07-24)
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