Dr. Barry Dworkin

Providing the latest information about the risk and benefits of screening mammograms for women over 40 will assist the decision-making process.The decision will always be with the patient.

Health Headlines Commentary for January 30, 2019

Source:

Canadians respond to call to ‘get mad’ over new guidelines for screening breast cancer

Reference:

Screening for breast cancer with mammography

Quantifying the Benefits and Harms of Screening Mammography

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