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The American Cancer Society's New Mammogram Guidelines
The American Cancer Society has changed its recommended age for women to start getting annual mammograms from 40 to 45. That's caused uncertainty for young women and doctors. What's worse, the risk of false positives that lead to fear and unnecessary treatments or the risk of death?
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenThe American Cancer Society has changed its recommended age for women to start getting annual mammograms from 40 to 45. That's caused uncertainty for young women and doctors. What's worse, the risk of false positives that lead to fear and unnecessary treatments or the risk of death?
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