More Info on the Mammogram Debate

The debate continues on whether regular mammograms should be optional for women under 50 in the US. Here's an interview that ran on National Public Radio this morning. It's a good listen.

Bottom line: Mammograms DO save lives but people are freaking out about false positives. Of course my (strong) opinion is that mammograms starting at age 40, or earlier if a woman has a family history of breast cancer, are important. Check out the link:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130437187&sc=17&f=1001

P.S. I'd like to know how many MEN were on the Federal Task Force that recommended optional mammograms under age 50!