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Many Older Americans May Get Unneeded Breast, Prostate Cancer Screenings

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Many older Americans are unnecessarily screened for breast and prostate cancer, which can lead to treatments they don’t need, a new study contends. The practice may also be costing the U.S. health care system $ 1.2 billion a year, the researchers added. Almost 16… Read More »

Breast Cancer Supporting Articles

Early detection and education for breast cancer saves thousands of lives every year. If everyone would follow the guidelines set by the American Cancer Society for early detection of breast cancer it would improve the chances that the cancer would be detected early so the treatment can begin early.Using the screening exams for early detection… Read More »