Dear Women's Imaging Insider,
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force sparked controversy last November when it rescinded its recommendation that women ages 40 to 49 receive regular mammography screening, moving the age up to 50, in addition to recommending that women get biennial exams rather than yearly ones.
Since then, mammography advocates have been concerned that the recommendations would negatively affect mammography screening, and perhaps they have. But it seems the economy is having a much bigger impact as states slash funding for screening programs.
Our coverage of the challenges facing screening is this issue's Insider Exclusive article, which you have access to before the rest of our members. To learn more, click here.
Once you've finished that article, check out what else is going on in your Women's Imaging Digital Community:
- Learn what researchers are saying about a new elastography technique that helps characterize breast lesions.
- Get the scoop on how paclitaxel combos are useful as breast cancer adjuvant therapy.
- Find out how different calcium salts are effective for bone building in osteoporosis.
- Discover why radiation dose must be reduced for molecular breast imaging.
- Read why mastectomy rates are declining across the U.S.
As always, if you have a comment, report, or article idea to share about any aspect of women's imaging, I invite you to contact me at [email protected].
