New York Times Reported Uncomfortable Questions On Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines.

According to New York Times, debates have been taking place since the release of breast cancer screening recommendations over than one year ago; it was reported that there are still "lingering, uncomfortable questions about when and how often to undergo breast cancer screenings, and how to balance the benefits of early diagnosis with the harms of mammography”.

New guidelines were released by the U.S Preventive Services Task Force in November 2009, mentioning that females with an average risk of breast cancer should start imaging for the disease at age 50 other than females at age 40. The panel recommendations mentioned that the decision to begin imaging every two years "should be an individual one" that "takes patient context into account, including the patient's values regarding the specific benefits and harms."
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New York Times Reported Uncomfortable Questions On Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines.