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USPSTF finalizes breast cancer screening recommendations

AuntMinnie

What’s more, the USPSTF concluded that there was insufficient evidence to recommend supplemental screening with MRI or ultrasound in women, regardless of breast density. We've adopted a strategy where we're being much more transparent about the types of studies we need." Mangione said that the breast density issue is very important, however.

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Editorial criticizes breast screening guidelines, ACR responds

AuntMinnie

Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) breast cancer screening guidelines has drawn the ire of the American College of Radiology (ACR). He was also a task force member from 2003 to 2008 and was present at USPSTF meetings which led to updated breast cancer screening recommendations in 2002 and 2009.

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