Breast cancer screening guidelines vary with each person. You might wonder why your doctor chooses certain ones over others. In the WebMD…
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If you’re 40, it’s time to start mammograms, according to new guidelines
by Allison Aubrey May 9, 2023Enlarge this image New recommendations from the USPSTF advise that women get biannual mammograms starting at age 40 to detect breast cancers.…
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Enlarge this image The newer 3D mammograms provide a more detailed picture of the breast tissue, leading to more precise detection of…
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Enlarge this image A 3-D mammogram reveals a normal breast. National Cancer Institute hide caption toggle caption National Cancer Institute A 3-D…
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HHS Nominee Tom Price Targeted Panel That Urged Fewer Cancer Screenings
by NPR February 1, 2017Enlarge this image Rep. Tom Price, President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, has criticized a task force of…
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Mammograms are good at finding lumps, but it can be hard to determine which could become life-threatening and which are harmless. Damian…
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Enlarge this image The range of preventive health services covered without a copay could be extended to include condoms and vasectomies. Media…