New Mammogram Benefits for Women in Their 40s

February 22, 2012, 12:08 pm by WebMD

Are mammograms for women in their 40s worth all the false-positive tests and unnecessary biopsies? In addition to saving lives, benefits include less aggressive treatment and better odds the cancer won't come back.

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