breast cancer screening

Underdetection is the real problem with breast cancer screening

Overtesting and overdiagnosis of breast cancer have become well-discussed issues as of late. With the use of mammograms to enable earlier detection, overdiagnosis has been well debated. A new report discusses the issues of overdiagnosis and overtreatment in regards to breast cancer. A report titled Implications of Overdiagnosis: Impact on Screening Mammography Practices, outlines the ...click here to read more