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Screening mammography and the 'R' word
- Source :
- The New England Journal of Medicine. Dec 24, 2009, Vol. 361 Issue 26, p2501, 2503 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2009
-
Abstract
- The author discusses the new recommendation given by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which emphasizes on the delay of the routine screening mammography for older women. The various risks and advantages of the screening procedure are explained.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00284793
- Volume :
- 361
- Issue :
- 26
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- The New England Journal of Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.216379388