Mammography is the best way to detect breast cancer while it's still curable. But only between 5 and 15 percent of the women who should get a mammogram do so. Reasons why women should ask about a f...
Previously, not all women were informed about their breast density after regular mammograms. If they were, the report may have simply indicated that they have dense breasts. This could leave women either uninformed about their level of density or unsure about what having dense breasts means. ...
Objective This study investigates why women who reported no recent mammogram did not get the test. Methods Using data from the 2000 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), we examine correlates of mammography use among women 40 years and older ( n = 10,212), with particular focus on the ...
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Why Fewer Women Get Mammograms - and What Hospitals Are Doing about It
Mammograms do pose some potential risks. Women may be givenfalse positive resultsthat lead to biopsies or surgery, which can put them at risk of harm as well as cause stress. The goal is to balance the benefits against overtreatment.