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News · 07-09-2008, 09:21 AM

Although annual breast cancer screenings are recommended for most women ages 40 and older, physicians debate the value of regular mammograms for elderly women, who are more likely to die from unrelated causes, the New York Times reports.

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07-09-2008, 09:21 AM	#1
News Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 18,958	Physicians Debate Value Of Routine Breast Cancer Screenings For Elderly Patients Although annual breast cancer screenings are recommended for most women ages 40 and older, physicians debate the value of regular mammograms for elderly women, who are more likely to die from unrelated causes, the New York Times reports. More...