Study: Mammogram benefits outweigh radiation risks

November 16, 2010

Scientists say the risk of radiation induced breast cancers is mentioned by critics but the reality is that risk is slight.

The study says the good obtained from having a screening mammogram far exceeds the risk you might have from the radiation received from a low dose mammogram.

Authors say their study shows it's better to get the screening mammography than skip it.

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