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Archive Home > 2011 > October > 08 > Data proves that screening mammograms save lives

Data proves that screening mammograms save lives

By Linyee Chang / The Bulletin
October 8, 2011

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and I would like to address this issue of screening mammography. Seven major health care agencies all recommend screening mammography.

Why? Screening mammograms save lives.

The controversy lies in the details. Which population, how frequently? (The data....

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