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Old 11-17-2009, 09:20 AM   #1
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Mammography Every Other Year Has Benefits Of Annual Screening, But Less Harm

A comprehensive analysis of various mammography screening schedules suggests that biennial (every two years) screening of average risk women between the ages of 50 and 74 achieves most of the benefits of annual screening, but with less harm. The results represent a unanimous consensus of six independent research groups from various academic institutions. Their findings are published in the November 17, 2009 Annals of Internal Medicine.

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