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Breast Cancer Screening 10 Jul 2009
Latest research raises questions over breast screening

One in three breast cancers detected by mammogram screening may actually be harmless, a study has suggested. New research from Denmark is based on statistical analysis and no-one yet has explained what does a doctor actually see on a mammogram that causes concern. At what point is a biopsy neccesary? And what advice do experts give, based on what they discover, about whether you might need a lumpectomy, a mastectomy, radiotherapy, chemotherapy or nothing?

Jenni is joined by Lester Barr; consultant surgical oncologist at the Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Centre.


http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/
http://www.breakthrough.org.uk/

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