What to expect during a mammogram

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For several weeks now, women and men across the country have been discussing the US Preventive Services Task Force revised guidelines on breast cancer screening. Some are angry. Others are not surprised. Many are confused.

Unfortunately, a large number of false and misleading statements have been presented online, in the media and in other outlets. We have heard from quite a few of our advocates and supporters who have questions and want to understand the issues.

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Sounds like Tamoxifen is doing the trick

Since I’m on Tamoxifen and had very dense breast tissue, this synopsis from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Conference was very gratifying to read:

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 15 — Tamoxifen’s likely efficacy in preventing breast cancer may be predicted by changes in tissue density on annual mammography scans, researchers found.

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