"Earlier Mammograms May Mean Less Need For Aggressive Treatments" - Serena Gordon
Much of the debate over when to start having mammograms has focused on lives saved, but new research suggests that early screening might also translate into smaller tumors and less aggressive breast cancer treatments. "There are multiple benefits of mammography in terms of early detection. Not only do we save lives, but we reduce the likelihood of needing more aggressive treatment," said study author, Elisa Port, MD, director of the Dubin Breast Center and chief of breast surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Currently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that annual screenings start at age 50 for most women, while the American Cancer Society advises that annual screenings begin at age 45. Dr. Port noted that screening guidelines tend to be based on the ability of mammograms to save lives and how often they give a false positive result. “I think it’s safe to say that most women, if they could be assured the same survival, would choose not to get more aggressive therapies,” Dr. Port said.
- Elisa Port, MD, FACS, Director of the Dubin Breast Center and Chief of Breast Surgery, The Mount Sinai Hospital
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