Mammograms Reduce Risk of Dying
A new research indicates that Women who get regular mammograms could reduce their risk of dying from breast cancer considerably. Mammography is accepted by the scientific and medical community as a benefit to women. However some express doubts about its value. Studies conducted during the 70's and 80's concluded X-rays can cut deaths from breast cancer. But later researchers reanalyzed and conclu...Mammograms better than self-exam
The American Cancer Society said that mammograms remain the most important tool in detecting breast cancer. They also recommended that women above 40 years of age receive mammograms annually. Researchers say that mammograms are able to find 80% to 85% of cancers. They also said that self-examination did not contribute to breast cancer survival rates.Mammograms typically find cance...Frequent Mammograms Can Decreases The Risk of Death
Researchers say that women as a whole receive only approximately 50 percent to 60 percent of the annual mammograms recommended .// Researchers found this underutilization reduces the life-saving benefits of annual mammography. Researchers reviewed data from over 70,000 women receiving mammograms. Only 6 percent of women got 10 mammograms over 10 years, and the median number received was...Mammograms The Best In Detecting Breast Cancer
A new study shows women who have their breast cancer detected by a mammogram are less likely to have their cancer come back in other parts of the body.// Researchers studied more than 2,500 women who were diagnosed with breast cancer 9.5 years ago. Results of the study show women whose tumors were detected by mammograms had a better disease-free survival than women whose tumors were det...