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Living Well Together with The McCoskeys | Ep.39
In this episode, Dr. Terry and Lisa discuss the potential risks associated with mammography, including radiation exposure, mis-diagnosis, and its limitations in women with dense breast tissue. Mammograms expose women to low levels of ionizing radiation, which can increase the risk of radiation-induced cancers, especially with repeated exposure. They also have a high false-positive rate, leading to unnecessary stress, anxiety, and invasive procedures. Plus, mammograms are less effective in detecting tumors in dense breast tissue, missing up to 50% of cancers.
We explore safer, more effective…
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