Why Mammograms Are Important For Health

“We’re not being honest with people,” said breast cancer surgeon Dr. Laura Esserman in a recent interview. “I think most people are completely unaware of the risks associated with screening because we’ve had 30, 40 years of a public health messaging campaign: Go out and get your mammogram, and everything will be fine.”

If you’re one of the many women who have questions about the reliability and necessity of breast exams, you’ll want to check out this news story.

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