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Preliminary Survey Results Are In

In November, right after the new mammography recommendations hit the press, HealthCentral sent out a survey to ask women what they thought. After more than 1000 responses, the preliminary results are in.   If you have not already, please take the survey (you need a facebook account)   Women Speak Out: Mammograms are painful but... Read moreChevron
posted 12/15/2009, comments (3)|
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Senate Passes Amendment Regarding Screening Tests for Women

Responding to the uproar that ensued after the new mammogram guidelines were released a few weeks ago, the Senate has passed an amendment requiring insurers to cover screening tests recommended by the task force, including cervical cancer screenings and mammograms.   From CNN: The chamber approved a Democratic-sponsored amendment to... Read moreChevron
posted 12/04/2009, comment (1)|
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Early Detection of Breast Cancer is Key

In case you were asleep and not keeping up with the news, or just keeping tabs on the tabloids, The United States Preventive Services Task Force said Monday that women should start regular breast cancer screening at age 50, not 40, and that doctors should stop teaching women to examine their breasts on a regular basis.   Women of America,... Read moreChevron
posted 11/23/2009, comments (9)|
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Past and Present Statistics on Public Health and Breast Cancer

I've been reading and listening to the debate on the new screening guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force for almost a week now and trying to sort through the various claims.   Two historical figures who have fascinated me for years have stories that seem pertinent to the debate.  The first is Dr. Ignaz... Read moreChevron
posted 11/22/2009, comments (3)|
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PJ Hamel On NPR!

PJ Hamel, our esteemed Breast Cancer Network blogger, was featured on an NPR piece this morning. Titled ""Mammogram Wars: Experts Feel The Backlash," the piece aired at 6.00am and 8.00am this morning. If you missed it this morning, the link above will allow you to stream the piece at your convenience.   Whatever your views on the debate,... Read moreChevron
posted 11/19/2009, comments (4)|
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