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Wed Sep 24

• Mammogram for Young Women: Studies have shown that a mammogram is less likely to detect breast cancer in young women. Neomatrix has developed a breast cancer test that can discover cellular changes years before a lump can be detected by a mammogram.
• HALO Breast Pap Test: The HALO Breast Pap Test by NeoMatrix collects nipple fluid that is then checked for abnormal cells, which can indicate higher risk of breast cancer. HALO can discover abnormal cells years before a mammogram or a self exam. This test can help to identify younger women who are at high risk for breast cancer.

Tue Sep 23

• Screening Mammograms: Questions and Answers - National Cancer Institute: * Women age 40 and older should have mammograms every 1 to 2 years. * Women who are at higher than average risk of breast cancer should talk with their health care providers about whether to have mammograms before age 40 and how often to have them.

Thu Sep 11

• Taking the Fear Out of Breast Cancer Tests: Dr. Lisa Masterson presents a groundbreaking new early screening test for breast cancer on the Rachael Ray show. The Halo test can catch precancerous cells before a tumor appears, saving potentially hundreds of thousands of lives.
• Arch Intern Med -- Abstract: Estrogen Plus Progestin and Breast Cancer Detection by Means of Mammography and Breast Biopsy, February 25, 2008, Chlebowski et al. 168 (4): 370: Conclusions Use of conjugated equine estrogens plus medroxyprogest erone acetate for approximately 5 years resulted in more than 1 in 10 and 1 in 25 women having otherwise avoidable mammogram abnormalities and breast biopsies, respectively, and compromised the diagnostic performance of both. This adverse effect on breast cancer detection should be incorporated into risk-benefit discussions with women considering even short-term combined hormone therapy.

Tue Jan 15

• New breast cancer test gives hope to many young women: In general mammograms don't work very well to detect breast cancer in women under 40. This new breast cancer screening test is especially for young women and can detect abnormal cells years earlier than any mammogram. It is therefore way different to any

Wed Jan 9

• Screening halves breast cancer deaths says study

Sun Nov 4

• The Untold Message of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Jeffrey Dach: The Untold Message of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by jeffrey dach md by Jeffrey Dach MD

Thu Apr 5

• Mammogram study faults computer screening | Chicago Tribune

Thu Feb 22

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