Regular mammograms...or not? New study says yes.

[Contrary1]

"LONDON - Regular mammographic screening for breast cancer saves the lives of two women for every one who is given unnecessary treatment, scientists said on Wednesday, in a study which adds to a global row over screening programs.

The British researchers said their work, which contradicts some recent studies on screening programs but confirms others, showed the benefits outweigh the harm screening can cause by picking up tumors that would not have presented a problem.

"Unfortunately, we haven't yet got a flawless screening test, and some cases that are picked up wouldn't have needed treatment," said Stephen Duffy of Queen Mary, University of London, who led the study.

"But for every case like this, screening saves two women who would have otherwise died from breast cancer," he said..."

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36117720/ns/health-womens_health/

[Walk away]

1. Why bother if you can't afford to be treated for cancer? nt

[hayu_lol]

2. Thats probably the best answer Walk away.

Were I a woman, I would go for yearly screening no matter what. And, hope that coverage in one form or another is available should I need it.

Are we really civilized?

[kimmerspixelated]

3. The cutting edge safer alternative is Thermography.

No pain,no radiation ( which can CAUSE cancer), more accurate. What's not to like.

http://www.breastthermography.com/