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National Breast Cancer Coalition "The dogma that more is always better when it comes to cancer screening has taken hold, undiluted by any sense of screening's drawbacks. Yet there are drawbacks—ranging from the risk of false positives to the more complex issues of overdiagnosis and overtreatment. While early detection can certainly have benefits, it's... not true that screening can only help—and can't hurt." You've heard lots of talk about the benefits of screening; read the full article and learn more about the shortcomings -- and harms -- of cancer screening. Then, make a personal choice.
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has announced new mammography guidelines this week. While the task force previously encouraged screenings for women beginning at 40, it has now pushed the threshold to 50. Concerns over frequent false positives and p
National Breast Cancer Coalition From the White House: Just so there’s no ambiguity, here are the answers to about every question you (or “critics”) might have on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
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National Breast Cancer Coalition "This is not an issue of what we want to believe or what we have been told. The issue is, 'What does the science tell us?' Women deserve the truth even when it is complicated. They can accept it."
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In Washington today, politicians too often just stand their ground. Liberal strategist Bob Beckel and conservative columnist Cal Thomas provide a better model.
National Breast Cancer Coalition “This is our opportunity to look beyond emotions,” said Fran Visco, president of the National Breast Cancer Coalition. The task force “is an independent body of experts that took an objective look at the data,” Ms. Visco said. “These are the people we should be listening to when it comes to public health messages.”
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The new recommendations, released Monday by an influential group, reverse longstanding guidelines and are aimed at reducing harm from overtreatment.
National Breast Cancer Coalition "It's about time," said Fran Visco, president of the National Breast Cancer Coalition, a Washington-based patient advocacy group. "Women deserve the truth -- and the truth is the evidence says this is not always helpful and can be harmful."
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Women in their 40s should stop routinely getting annual mammograms, and older women should cut back to one scheduled exam every other year, an influential federal task force has concluded, challenging the use of one of the most common medical tests.
National Breast Cancer Coalition House passed health care reform bill over the weekend. Now what? Join our webcast this Thursday to learn more.
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National Breast Cancer Coalition Read more about Melissa Fischer, one of the advocates honored by NBCC last night at the Wo(Men) Who Get It Right gala. Also honored was Virginia advocate Samantha Reed. THANK YOU to both Melissa and Samantha for all their work on behalf of NBCC.
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It was nearing 5 p.m. and as Melissa Barlow Fischer prepared to join the crowd of Bexar County employees streaming out of the courthouse, the phone in her fourth-floor office began to ring.
National Breast Cancer Coalition More photos of John Legend, Dana Delaney and others at last night's benefit event for National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund.
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National Breast Cancer Coalition Photos from last night's Wo(men) Who Get It Right Gala in New York City.
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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Dana Delaney, Guest and John Legend attends the 14th annual National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund's New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 5, 2009 in New York City.
National Breast Cancer Coalition In case you missed this NYT article earlier this week, check it out. And then read NBCC's statement on mammography screening at http://bit.ly/UlELv
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Research suggesting that mammography examinations do not help women leaves many in a treatment quandary.