Mammogram guidelines should look beyond age, researchers suggest
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( Nancy Stone / Chicago Tribune ) Women's risk of breast cancer varies not just by age, but also by breast density, family history and personal preference. So, researchers wrote this week, the frequency of their mammograms should vary as well. In a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, they urged a more nuanced approach than is currently recommended, one that will require considerable thought by both doctors and patients. |
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