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Old 01-26-2012, 10:15 AM   #5
AlaskaAngel
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Question Re: New Book Questions Mammography

For me, what is missing is mention of any calculation estimating how many cancers are generated by the exposure to radiation for each cancer that is detected.

I would be interested in a study done on women who get every recommended mammogram vs women who get none, to know what the incidence is for each group.

Thanks for the post.

A.A.
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