Were breast cancer screening guidelines based on a flawed Canadian study? Principle investigators refute allegation made by researchers from reputable institutions who will have their commentary published this week in the Journal of Medical Screening.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 23, 2021

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Breast cancer screening guidelines based on flawed Canadian study, new paper say

Screening Guidelines as they stand today:

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