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Study: Digital mammography uses less radiation
January 29, 2010 1:10 PM
Radiation exposure from digital mammography appears to be much lower than conventional film mammography. The latest digital mammographic imaging screening trial examined data from about 5,000 women. Researchers say the radiation dose from digital imaging was about 22-percent lower, on average, than film mammography. Both methods are similar... more » -
Digital mammography uses less radiation
January 29, 2010 1:05 PM
Radiation exposure from digital mammography appears to be much lower than conventional film mammography. The latest digital mammographic imaging screening trial examined data from about 5,000 women. Researchers say the radiation dose from digital imaging was about 22-percent lower, on average, than film mammography. Both methods are similar... more » -
New mammography guidelines stir up controversy
November 17, 2009 10:56 PM
New federal guidelines for breast cancer screening is causing controversy among doctors, cancer survivors, and advocacy groups. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends women who aren't in a high-risk group to start getting mammograms at the age of 50, instead of 40, every other year. The task force... more » -
Breast cancer drugs could lead to other health problems
September 25, 2009 2:12 PM
Drugs like Tamoxifen and Evista significantly reduce the risk for developing invasive breast cancer -- but they may also increase the risk for blood clots. Researchers reviewed 8 clinical trials about the benefits and harms associated with these drugs among women who've never had breast cancer but are at high... more »
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