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Mammography risks and benefits for breast cancer detection
This article reviews how high radiation exposure raises breast cancer risk and notes that very low dose mammography used today may carry minimal risk. It contrasts use for diagnosis versus population screening, highlighting age 50 as a key factor and the uncertain value of screening women under 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breast Cancer Detection and Demonstration Center
University of Kansas Medical Center
Larry H. Baker
BCDDC
National Cancer Institute
American Cancer Society