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The debate over when women should get mammograms continues, as most recently discussed at RadioMD and HER Radio. Listen to breast cancer expert and surgeon Dr. Jay Harness discuss the debate over mammograms and whether women under the age of … Continue reading

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As reported earlier, a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine claims that mammograms lead to over-diagnosis in approximately one-third of breast cancer patients. In contrast, breast cancer expert Dr. Jay Harness – through application of his … Continue reading

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About a third of all tumors discovered in routine mammography screenings are unlikely to result in illness, according to a new study that says 30 years of the breast cancer exams have resulted in the overdiagnosis of some 1.3 million … Continue reading

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In this video presentation, Dr. László Tabár is invited by breast cancer surgeon Dr. Jay Harness to explain that mammograms do not cause breast cancer. Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the … Continue reading

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A report in today’s Los Angeles Times discusses two new studies indicating women who have a mother or sister diagnosed with breast cancer or other risk factors should have their first mammograms earlier in life: After several years of upheaval … Continue reading

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Give that someone the gift of encouragement to schedule her mammogram. Whether her birthday is today, this week or beyond. Call us or any reputable breast clinic and help your friend schedule a mammogram. And please schedule yours too. Image … Continue reading

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A report in Time asks this provocative question: Mammograms catch tumors earlier, result in less invasive treatment and increase women’s chances of survival. So, why shouldn’t younger women be screened? The answer, according to a new expert study, is that … Continue reading

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Regular mammography screening may reduce women’s risk of dying from breast cancer by half, according to a new study from the Netherlands. The decrease was even more pronounced among women ages 70 to 75. “Our study adds further evidence that … Continue reading

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