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!
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