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The Hidden Cost Of Mammograms: More Testing And Overtreatment

Some researchers recommend starting mammogram screening at age 40, while others say age 50. Some doctors think screening should be based on a woman's overall risk for breast cancer, not just her age. (Hero Images/Corbis)
Some researchers recommend starting mammogram screening at age 40, while others say age 50. Some doctors think screening should be based on a woman's overall risk for breast cancer, not just her age. (Hero Images/Corbis)

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