Published in Women's Health Weekly, January 6th, 2005
The ideal interval between screenings for breast cancer using mammography has not been determined. In the United States, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening with mammography every 1 to 2 years, whereas the American Cancer Society recommends annual screening. In Europe, most countries recommend that women be screened every 2 years and concentrate their recommendations on women age 50 and older.
To determine if women...
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