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After 40 years, mammography remains as much emotion as science.
- Source :
- JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute; 10/18/2000, Vol. 92 Issue 20, p1630-1632, 3p, 3 Black and White Photographs
- Publication Year :
- 2000
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Abstract
- Evaluates the actual efficacy of periodic screening mammography in women aged between 40 and 49. Existing clinical evidence indicating the likelihood of false-positive screening mammograms being greater in 40-to-49-year-old women; Intense debates surrounding research results regarding mammography screening in 40-49-year-old women.
- Subjects :
- MAMMOGRAMS
MEDICAL radiography
CANCER diagnosis
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00278874
- Volume :
- 92
- Issue :
- 20
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 3942402
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jnci/92.20.1630