The bottom line is mammography does not prevent breast cancer. Continuing with mammography screening is a personal choice, but it does not determine what causes breast cancer, nor will it cure the disease. Ultimately, resources must be devoted to finding effective preventions and treatments for breast cancer and tools that truly detect breast cancer at a time where an intervention will help.
Learn more about programs that make a difference and how NBCC’s involvement in one such program, the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program, shapes breast cancer research and pushes for consumer advocates in all decision making. Become a member of NBCC today and see how you can personally join our mission.
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