Q. Do you support the regular use of mammograms for screening purposes? There is controversy in the literature as to the effectiveness vs the risk of getting them. Thank you for your answer.
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A. I am not a fan of too many mammograms. My baseline begins at 40, then one every other year at the most. If you have a family history or genetic predisposition you may choose to have the mammograms more often. Keep in mind that when conventional testing is overdone due to a defensive healthcare environment where the patient's safety is last, you are at more risk doing the test than skipping it . Make sure you perform monthly exams on your own breasts, take good care of your body and mind, and see a kind, supportive doctor who is there to serve you not the system.
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