Mammography May Be Beneficial To All Women, Regardless Of Age

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Mon, 04/28/2008 - 00:15

Mammography, the gold-standard for breast cancer screening and early detection, has shown to significantly reduce the risk of being diagnosed with advanced stage breast cancer in women over the age of 80, an age group currently without clear guidelines recommending regular screenings.


 

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