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Cancer screening: A roller coaster week

Originally published: November 21, 2009 6:45 PM
Updated: November 21, 2009 7:05 PM
By CAROL POLSKY AND DELTHIA RICKS.  carol.polsky@newsday.com,, delthia.ricks@newsday.com

Quick ReadLong standing guidelines have been changed that women between the ages of 50 and 74 should be screened every two years (not annually).

Rep. Jean Schmidt, R-Ohio, holds a copy of

Photo credit: AP | Rep. Jean Schmidt, R-Ohio, holds a copy of the new study, as she talks about the new mammogram guidelines. (November 18, 2009)

The long-standing mammogram policy.

For years, women have been advised to get a first mammogram at age 40 and annual screenings thereafter. There also has been an emphasis on doctors teaching women how to perform breast self-examination. The early detection screenings have led to millions of successful cancer surgeries - and lives saved.

 

Then, new recommendations.

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