Screening mammography for women 40-49 detects more cancers compared with older age groups

(American Roentgen Ray Society) When compared to the screening population ages 50 and over, screening mammography in women ages 40-49 detects 19.3 percent additional cancers at the expense of an overall 1.5 percent increase in callbacks and 0.1 percent in increased biopsies, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2018 Annual Meeting, set for April 22-27 in Washington, DC.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news