Guest guest Posted December 30, 2002 Report Share Posted December 30, 2002 Dear All seasons greetings ( sorry Graham ) I would value comments /insights etc on the pros and cons of mammograms.This is a personal request as I have reached the age to be " invited " for breast screening. My basic instinct is to decline as there is much research that suggests such screening is no better than self examination and the number of false positives leads to an unnecessary number of biopsies etc.what Doctors Dont Tell You has a host of reports dismissing the value of mammograms ( I havent read all of them ) and even the NHS leaflet sent with the appointment says there is no evidence to suggest that mammograms reduce the deaths from breast cancer.so I am left with wondering why I should have one ! If anyone can add further information or personal comments for or against it may help me make a balanced decision ( which I know is mine alone ) Thanks , Annette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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