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Follow-up Testing Risks of Mammography Screening
from FW May 2023
by Forsyth Mags
Out of every 100 women who get a screening mammogram: 90
will be told that their mammograms are normal 10 will be asked to return for additional mammograms or ultrasounds
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6 2 2 will be reassured that their mammograms are normal will be asked to return in 6 months for a follow-up exam will be recommended to have a needle biopsy
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