The American Cancer Society reviewed the ongoing study years ago and concluded mammograms were still warranted
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What Now? 4 Takeaways From the Newest Mammogram Study
Report shows that death rates are the same among those who get screened and those who don’t
Why Mammogram Guidelines Would Have Missed Amy Robach’s Cancer
Good Morning America host Amy Robach revealed on her show that a recent on-air mammogram had found she has breast cancer, but the diagnosis wouldn’t have been made if she followed certain federal guidelines for screening.
GMA’s Amy Robach Reveals On-Air Test Led to Breast Cancer Diagnosis
News reporter will receive a bilateral mastectomy and reconstructive surgery on Nov. 14
Reality Check on Cancer: Fast Progress But Too Many Preventable Deaths
The latest status report from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) shows that most cancer deaths are avoidable.
Are Health Check-Ups Necessary? Study Says Not So Much
Getting yearly physicals makes intuitive sense—routine checkups can pick up early signs of disease and get you on treatment that could save your life. Or can they?
Ultrasounds and MRIs Detect More Breast Cancer, Study Says
The breast cancer screening debate continues. A new study finds that adding ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs) tests to annual mammogram screenings can increase cancer detection in women with higher-than-average risk …
Planned Parenthood Responds to Komen Reversal
Planned Parenthood thanks supporters who publicly criticized Komen’s decision to stop funding the group.
Why Cancer Screening May Not Be a Good Idea for the Elderly
Our risk of cancer rises dramatically as we age — cancer is, after all, a disease of aging, a consequence of our increasing longevity. So it makes sense that the elderly should be routinely screened for new tumors — or doesn’t it?
Study: Mammograms Lead to Many False-Positive Results
In 2009, a government advisory group sent women and their doctors into a frenzy when it rolled back recommendations for annual breast cancer screening for most women. Saying that routine mammograms could potentially do more harm …
Prostate Cancer Screening: What You Need to Know
A panel of cancer experts is recommending against testing for prostate-specific antigen (PSA), the most commonly used prostate cancer screen, in healthy men.
Why Mammograms Are Less Effective Among Breast Cancer Survivors
Sometimes, even in medicine, where it’s all about evidence, we slip and take some things for granted. Such as, for instance, the fact that women who have survived breast cancer should get regular mammogram screenings, so they …